Why is 1099 misc automatically going to schedule c. It was for benefit provided

[MindyB]

The IRS generally assumes that 1099 income is from a business. Because of that, it'll be categorized it as self-employment income on Schedule C. However, since this was a one-time benefit and not a job or a business venture, you can answer the questions in the 1099-MISC input to make sure a Schedule C isn't created. 

Here is how to report the 1099-MISC in TurboTax Online:

• Navigate to Federal > Wages & Income > Miscellaneous Income> Form 1099-MISC
• Add the 1099-MISC, reporting the information as printed on the form, Continue
• Describe the reason for this 1099-MISC
• Select None of these uncommon situations apply, then continue
• Select No, it didn’t involve work that's like your main job and continue
• The next screen asks how often you get income from FMLA.  Select only the year of this specific 1099-MISC, 2025.
• Next, select No, it didn't involve the intent to earn money
• Verify that the amount is now populated on Schedule 1, Line 8z "Other Income."