It is not an error, but you can enter the form in such a way that it doesn't take you to Schedule C. 1099-MISC links to business since not everyone knows to use 1099-NEC.
Under Wages and Income, scroll down to Income from 1099-MISC.
- Enter the 1099-MISC exactly as printed, and then Continue.
- Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC: REASON
- Select None of these apply, then Continue.
- Select No, it didn’t involve work….. and Continue.
- Select No, it didn’t involve an intent to earn money, then Continue.
- Do you have another 1099-MISC? Select No, then Continue.
Click the DONE button, and that does it
