In the case on an employee, only decriminalization law suits can attorneys fees be deducted. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by congress eliminated the deduction for 2018-2025.
Self employment income requiring a schedule C are on a 1099-NEC form. A 1099-MISC is probably miscellaneous income.
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