What if my W-2 shows no Medicare (box 6) or Social Security (box 4) taxes withheld?

An employee’s earnings can be exempt from taxes based on their familial relationship with their employer (for example, being a Spouse, Parent, or a Child under 21). At the time of hire the employee and employer submitted a relationship determination form to CDCN that identified relationships that qualify for exemptions. Relationship exemptions must be taken, they cannot be waived.