Here is a quick synopsis of the tax withholding that you may see on your pay stub.
Federal income tax withheld (FITW): This tax is withheld based on the way you complete your W-4 form. The more allowances you claim, the less tax that is withheld. If you claim zero allowances, you will have the maximum withholding. The marital status that you indicate in box 3 also determines the amount withheld—“single” has a higher rate of withholding than “married.” The Federal Income Tax that is withheld over the course of the calendar year is reported to you on your W-2 form. If you would like to calculate your estimated tax withheld in order to make adjustments, please click on this link to the IRS site IRS TAX WITHHOLDING ESTIMATOR.
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