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The reason a Schedule C was created was because of the entry in Box 10 - Gross Attorney's fees.
According to the instructions for 1099-MISC, report in box 10 fees "made to an attorney in the course of your trade or business in connection with legal services, but not for the attorney’s services, for example, as in a settlement agreement"
A few screens after the 1099-MISC entry screen you will see Enter Taxable Attorney Fees. Enter zero in the box and click Continue. [See Screenshot below.]
