State Tax Guide
No State Income TaxWyoming State Taxes: A Simple Guide
Wyoming has no state income tax on most individual wages, but it does have state and local sales taxes and local property taxes. This guide explains the basics in simple language.
📌 Important
This overview focuses on individual-level basics. Wyoming tax rules, especially for businesses and natural resources, can be more complex. Always check official Wyoming guidance or talk with a tax professional for details about your specific situation.
💰No state income tax
Wyoming does not levy a broad state income tax on individual wage and salary income. This is a significant tax advantage for residents and makes Wyoming one of the most tax-friendly states in the nation for individuals.
✓ What this means:
- No Wyoming state income tax is withheld from most paychecks for wage and salary earners.
- Individuals generally do not need to file a Wyoming personal income tax return.
- Your main income tax filing is your federal Form 1040.
- You keep more of your paycheck compared to states with income tax.
Note:
Wyoming still collects significant tax revenue through severance taxes, mineral taxes, and other business-related taxes (especially from the energy and natural resource industries). These are not covered in this individual-focused overview and generally don't affect wage earners directly.
🛍️Sales and use tax
Wyoming has a state sales tax, and counties may add local sales taxes on top, leading to different combined rates in different areas across the state.
How it works:
- Most retail sales of tangible goods are subject to Wyoming sales tax.
- Certain items may be taxed differently or exempt, such as some groceries, prescription medicines, or specific categories (check Wyoming Department of Revenue guidance for current details).
- Use tax applies when you buy taxable items from out-of-state sellers (including online) without paying sales tax and bring them into Wyoming for use.
- County governments may add their own sales taxes, creating different combined rates depending on where you shop.
💡 For businesses:
Wyoming businesses selling taxable goods or services generally must collect and remit state and local sales and use taxes to the Wyoming Department of Revenue.
🏡Property taxes
Property taxes in Wyoming are imposed primarily by counties, school districts, and other local entities, based on assessed real property values (homes, land, and certain business property). These taxes fund schools, infrastructure, and local government services.
How it works:
- Homeowners receive annual property tax bills from their county treasurer.
- Property taxes are based on the assessed value of your property, determined by county assessors.
- Multiple entities may levy property taxes on the same property (county, school district, special districts, etc.).
- Property tax revenue helps fund schools, roads, fire protection, and other local services.
💡 Relief programs:
Some residents may qualify for relief or refund programs, depending on income, age, or disability status. Check with your county assessor or the Wyoming Department of Revenue for eligibility and application details.
Putting Wyoming taxes together
A typical Wyoming resident may see:
- ✓Federal income tax (Form 1040)
- ✓No state income tax on wages and salaries
- ✓State and local sales and use taxes on purchases
- ✓Local property taxes if they own a home or property
Once you understand how federal filing works, Wyoming's mix of no income tax but active sales and property taxes fits into your overall picture more clearly. You can also explore what Form 1040 is to understand the federal side.