Deductions & credits

Yes. You can keep the 1099-MISC in your tax file with notes about speaking with the IRS and do not enter it at all. On the other hand you can enter the income itself using the steps below and then entering as a negative figure as well to remove it from your tax return.

To delete this form --------------------. 

• If you're using TurboTax Online software and need to delete a form, click here.
• If you're using TurboTax Desktop software and need to delete a form, click here.

Other Miscellaneous Income:

1. Sign into your TurboTax Online account
2. Go to Tax Home (left panel)  Wages and Income  section
3. Scroll to  Less Common Income > Select  Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C
4. Select Other reportable Income > Enter a description (----) and the amount
5. Repeat steps 1-4, then enter your description ID Theft and a negative equal amount (-16)

@sunshinejoe 

[Edited: 03/15/2025 | 8:13 AM PST]