Re-compensated legal fees classified as interest income on 1099?

[Robert H.]

I realize this question is best answered by a tax professional but since it's the busy season, so far I can't find anyone (including calling the IRS and turbo tax live) and was hoping someone can give a simple answer on this before I spend more time and money on it.

  A servicer has included re-compensated legal fees as interest income on my 1099-int so I am paying interest income tax on legal fees.   Is this accurate?