You have to ask the employer how he classified you as. Are ytou considered an employee subject to his discretion or are you an independent contractor who has your own autonomy and flexibility. You may fall into both categories and be issued both a W2 for one set of duties and a 1099 for another set of duties. On the other hand you are saying the Box 16 on your W2 which is the state of Ca wages is the same amount as Box 1 of your 1099NEC. You must verify this with your employer and find out what he meant to give you and then we can go from there. Box 17 is the state income tax withheld.
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