Even though you worked as an independent contractor for another business, the 1099 MISC income is required to be reported on Schedule C which is for self-employment income. In the eyes of the IRS, independent contractor work is self-employed business income, therefore you are being asked questions from the Schedule C form that are required to be answered. Just answer them as they apply to your independent contractor scenario and you will eventually be done with that section.
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