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Q: Income tax withheld from each pay check and sent to the state or federal government?
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What does FITmean on check stubs?

Federal Income tax (FIT) withheld from your gross wages.


What does FIT EE on a payroll check mean?

FIT stands for Federal Income Tax. EE stands for employee. So, I assume on a payroll check it means the employee's income tax has been withheld.


What does FED WT mean on a check stub?

It is your Federal withheld.


Is a annuity check taxed differently than a pay check?

No. You never have any taxes withheld from your NET take home paycheck. After the end of the year when you enter all of your gross worldwide income on your 1040 federal income tax return and you determine your TAXABLE INCOME amount on the 1040 page 2 line 43 where your federal income tax liability amount will be determined on line 44 by your marginal tax rates for the year on your TAXABLE INCOME.


Do taxes automatically withheld from your weekly unemployment check?

Not federal taxes. If you want federal taxes withheld, you have to specifically request it. Remember that in 2009, the first $2400 per person of unemployment benefits is not subject to federal tax.


What if i only make 2000 dollors for my income can i still file my tax?

If you made $2000 that was considered earned income it may be benifical for you to file expecially if you have children. Also yo9u may get back whatever Federal taxes you had withheld. It does not hurt to check into this.


Can you file federal taxes when no taxes were withheld from your check?

Absolutely; even the unemployed can file income tax returns. Employment is not the only source of income - you could have investment income, interest payments on bank accounts, social assistance payments, pensions, etc. And even if you have no income at all, you can still file an income tax return. Sometimes it makes sense to do so - for example, there may be a renters' credit for which you are eligible, that will actually be paid to you, despite the fact that no income was withheld.


What should I claim on my W-2 for pay check tax?

Form W-2 is Wage and Tax Statement. Employers are required to provide/send W-2 forms to their employees generally by January 31st. If January 31st falls on a weekend, the deadline is extended to the next business day.Refer to your W-2 forms in filling out your federal and state income tax returns. The total amount of federal income tax withheld is listed on Line 2 Federal Income Tax Withheld of Form W-2. The total amount of state income tax withheld is listed on Line 17 State Income Tax.Copy B To Be Filed with Employee's Federal Tax Return is attached to your federal income tax return. Copy 2 To Be Filed with Employee's State, City or Local Tax Department is attached to your state income tax return. If you file your returns electronically, you keep the state and federal copies of your W-2 forms with your other tax records.


Is federal income tax and Old Age Survivors Disability income tax taken out of one's social security check?

OASDI is not taken out. Income tax is taken out on request only. Contact the Social Security Administration if you want tax to be withheld. Whether or not you ask for tax to be withheld, you may be liable for tax on your SS payments. That is computed when you fill out your Form 1040 at the end of the year. If you do not have sufficient tax withheld or make estimated payments, you may be subject to a penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes if you owe any taxes.


What is income tax spent on?

Federal income taxes fund the federal budget. The federal budget is spent in a variety of ways, from military and defense spending, federal employee salaries, federal buildings, grants to state/local governments for various projects, such as roads and schools, foreign aide as well as everything else the federal government does. Check http://www.gpoaccess.gov/usbudget/ for more info about how/where the federal government spends money.


Do you have to report your income tax check?

The refund check, as income - No - for federal (it was taxed when overpaid - tax being paid with already taxed money), but a State one, yes. It was deducted from federal income.


Are there government subsidies for energy saving installing new windows?

There can be. You would need to check with your state and local government. Some have grant or rebates. The Federal government has income tax credit but no direct subsidies. Check with the IRS, there may be restrictions.