"They did withhold FICA though" - you mean back when they gave you a W-2? Are they still doing that? I am puzzled what getting a W-2 several year ago has to do with being self-employed.
How are they paying you now? By 1099-NEC? Then the company considers you to be self-employed.
"enter my W-2 amount " - what W-2 amount? I don't understand your current situation. Are you getting a W-2 or not?
Are you filing a Schedule C each year?
Certainly if you are truly self-employed and file a Schedule C, then within limits, you can use the SEP-IRA vehicle. But I guess my assumptions about your status are wrong, because I can't see what the issue is.
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