Yes. Whether you consider it a business or not, is irrelevant. You received a Form 1099-NEC you are working as an independent contractor and that is considered Self-Employment. Associate the form 1099-NEC with the Schedule C then you can deduct any relating expenses. Now you do not need a separate Schedule C for each form 1099-NEC it can be combined to report all of your self employment income including income where you did not receive a form 1099.
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