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In order to eliminate the 8615 and report her 1099-NEC as self-employment income, you must answer the questions following the entry of her 1099-NEC so it flows to a Schedule C (self-employment income). 

Please follow the steps below: 

1. Open your return.
2. Search for 1099-NEC with the magnifying glass tool at the top of the page.
3. Click on the Jump to 1099-NEC link at the top of the search results. 
4. Click Edit next to the 1099-NEC. 
5. Continue past the information entered.  
6. On the page titled Guess what? You can deduct expenses for the example work choose Yes, I have expenses to deduct. 
7. On the page titled Self-employed 1099-NEC Income, you can add a new Schedule C business on this screen.

To confirm your 1099-NEC was linked to your Schedule C, please follow the instructions below:

1. Open your return.
2. Search for Sch C with the magnifying glass tool at the top of the page.
3. Click on the Jump to Sch C link at the top of the search results. 
4. On the page titled Your 2020 self-employed work summary, you should see the 1099-NEC listed with the corresponding amount. 
5. Click review next to the income from your 1099-NEC. 
6. Follow the on-screen instructions on the following pages.