If the amount reported in Box 2 matches the actual income you received during the year, you would not need to report the negative adjustment.
However, if you received more than the Box 2 amount (royalties plus the refund of prior deductions), you would need to adjust (increase) the amount reported in Box 2 when you enter Form 1099-MISC.
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