1099-MISC BOX 3 - Can I still deduct expenses

[carlhua]

Can you deduct business expenses if the 1099 received only has box 3 filled. I heard its "other income" and therefore you cannot deduct business expenses

[MaryK4]

Yes, if you received the income for a self-employment, you can include the income and expenses on Schedule C.  If it was not a business (with intention of making profit), you can no longer deduct the expenses.  They were a Miscellaneous Itemized Deduction which was ended in 2017.