Exhibit (j) under Form N-1A
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
We consent to the references to our firm under the caption "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Independent Auditors" in the
Statement of Additional Information and to the use of our report dated
July 13, 2000, in the Post-Effective Amendment Number 33 to the
Registration Statement (Form N-1A No. 2-98237) of the Federated
Intermediate Municipal Trust Fund, dated July 31, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
July 24, 2000
