The IRS considers you to be a sole proprietor, a business if you are hired as an independent contractor.
To add you 1099-NEC as an independent contractor on Schedule C follow these steps:
- Open or continue your return
- Search for schedule c and click the Jump to link in the search results
- Answer Yes to Did you have any self-employment income or expenses?
- If you've already entered self-employment work and need to enter more, select Add another line of work
- Follow the onscreen instructions
Yes, you may still need to file a Nonresident California tax return. "As a nonresident, you pay tax on your taxable income from California sources..." Ref: California Franchise Tax Board.
If you need to pay California state tax it depends on your income and where it was earned. This link; California Franchise Tax Board has the California filing requirements based on residency and income.
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