If you were self-employed---you did not have an employer. You had a client for whom you worked as an independent contractor. Did they issue a 1099NEC to you--or will they do that by end of January?
You say you worked for a few hours a month. Doing what? Were you doing some sort of ongoing project that you would not be paid for until the project was complete? Why the delay in being paid?
And what do you mean by "first pay check" in December? Have you been paid in full for the work done in 2022 or do they still owe you more?
We need more details.
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