Yes, enter your 1099-misc as follows. Delete that 1099-Misc and the Schedule C that was started, instructions are below. Then re-enter it, making sure to answer the follow-up questions as follows:
- After you enter the reason for the 1099-Misc, mark None of the above on the next screen (uncommon situations).
- Answer Did the refund involve work that's like your main job? NO
- Answer How often did you get this income? You got it in 2025 only
- Answer Did the refund involve an intent to earn money? NO
The income will be reported as Other Income on Line 8 of Form 1040 without generating a schedule C.
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