My 1099-NEC is being amended to $0. Can I just pretend I never got one in the first place?

I have not filed yet. I received a 1099-NEC for over $1000, but the employer just said on advice of their accountant they do not have to file the 1099-NEC. I don't care if this is right or wrong. The employer said they are zeroing out the 1099s. Let's assume I receive an amended 1099-NEC for $0 income in the next few days...


1. Can I just pretend I never got a 1099-NEC from them in the first place, OR do I have to input both the original and the amended 1099 in TurboTax?


2. Should I continue to use the Schedule C that TurboTax created for this income and just include the sum I received from them in the other income field, OR should I report it on my 1040 as other income?

 

Thank you in advance!