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There is no requirement for you to enter the 1099-MISC and it does cause confusion occasionally depending on how you answer the follow up questions. 

The action to remove these questions is to delete the Form 1099-MISC from your return. You have your copy and the IRS has theirs, if you need it in the future you will keep it with your tax files.  The income is taxable and not self employment so for this reason you should enter the income only using the steps provided and placed here for your convenience. This places the income in the appropriate location without Schedule C.

1. Open your return and navigate to Wages & Income.
2. Scroll down to Add More Income.
3. Scroll down to Less Common Income. Click Show more.
4. Add/Revisit Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the list and Start Other reportable income.
6. Say Yes to Any Other Taxable Income?
7. Enter a description 'Legal Settlement from Form 1099-MISC Box 10' and the amount from Box 10.

You will see this on your 1040, line 8 (also Schedule 1).

Delete the 1099-MISC using the link below for your software version.

• If you're using TurboTax Online software and need to delete a form, click here.
• If you're using TurboTax Desktop software and need to delete a form, click here.

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