Does Wyoming have state income tax?

Wyoming does not impose a state personal income tax, meaning you won’t receive a Wyoming tax refund, and there is no Wyoming refund status to track. Learn more about other Wyoming state taxes below.

State: Wyoming

Tax Information Website: Learn more about Wyoming taxes from the Wyoming Department of Revenue
Phone Number: (307) 777-7961

FAQs

Does Wyoming have a state income tax?

No, Wyoming is one of nine states that do not have an income tax as of tax year 2025.

Does Wyoming tax Social Security?

No, because Wyoming doesn’t have an income tax, it also doesn’t tax Social Security or any other form of retirement income. Federal taxes on Social Security may still apply.

Does Wyoming tax retirement income?

Wyoming doesn’t tax retirement income. This means all retirement income, including pension payments, Social Security benefits, and withdrawals from 401(k) plans and IRAs, is free from state taxes.

Do you need to file a tax return in Wyoming?

You don’t need to file a personal Wyoming state income tax return, since the state does not have an income tax. However, many residents will still need to file a federal tax return if their income meets the IRS tax filing threshold (and may be able to claim a federal refund).

Does Wyoming have a sales tax?

Wyoming has a statewide sales tax rate of 4%. Local taxing jurisdictions may also impose a sales tax of up to 2%.

Is Wyoming a tax-free state?

Although Wyoming doesn’t tax income, it’s not a tax-free state. Wyoming has the following taxes:

-Property taxes
-General sales tax
-Use tax
-Lodging tax
-Nicotine products tax
-Prepaid wireless tax
-Wind generation tax
-Nuclear generation tax
-Mineral tax
-Severance taxes

You may need to file a tax return if you owe these taxes.

The bottom line

There are no Wyoming state refunds because Wyoming doesn’t have a state income tax. Residents don’t have to file a personal state return for this reason. However, you’ll likely still need to file a federal tax return, and depending on your situation, you may owe other state taxes, such as local sales tax or local property tax.

If you need help with your federal tax preparation, TaxAct® can help you e-file quickly and confidently.

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