Federal Income Tax
Same as FWT — federal income tax withheld. Different payroll systems use different abbreviations for the same thing.
Who pays it
Same as FWT — every W-2 employee. FIT and FWT are interchangeable names for federal income tax withholding.
How much
Variable based on W-4. Typical W-2 employees see 10–22% of taxable wages withheld.
Where it appears on your W-2
Box 2 of your W-2.
Tax impact
Treated as a prepayment toward your federal tax liability — you reconcile at tax time.
Common questions about FIT
Is FIT the same as FWT?
Yes — different payroll systems use different abbreviations for federal income tax withholding.
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