Retirement tax questions

Hey VolvoGirl I just had a follow up question (andI still haven't filed 2016) : This 1099 i have that the IRS doesn't is for 17k and comprised of 10.5 in fees and 6.5 in reimbursements, the latter to be written off completely. So the plan was to include the 17k of income on line 1 and write off 6.5. Could I A. include only the taxable 10.5 portion on line 1, and not write off that 6.5? Or could I B. not include ANY of this income at all and just reduce my expenses by 10.5. Either A or B results in 10.5 taxed income, but both the options reduce my revenue, reduce my expenses. thxanks