Wyoming Income Tax Calculator
Understanding Wyoming Taxes (2024)
Calculating your taxes in Wyoming is simplified since the state has no income tax. This calculator helps you estimate your take-home pay by considering federal taxes and FICA contributions.
Wyoming Income Tax Structure
Wyoming has no state income tax. This means residents keep more of their earnings and only pay federal income taxes and FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare). Wyoming is one of only seven states that does not collect any form of state income tax.
Constitutional Protection Against Income Tax
Wyoming's state constitution effectively prevents the implementation of a state income tax without a constitutional amendment, which would require approval from Wyoming voters. This provides strong protection against future income taxes in the state.
Tax Advantages of Living in Wyoming
Wyoming offers significant tax advantages to residents:
- No state income tax on wages, salaries, dividends, interest, or any other income
- No state sales tax on groceries
- Low property taxes compared to the national average
- No estate or inheritance taxes
- No corporate income tax for businesses
Federal Income Tax
Federal income tax is based on federal tax brackets, your filing status, deductions, and W-4 allowances. Pre-tax deductions like 401(k) or HSA contributions reduce your federal taxable income.
FICA Taxes
FICA taxes fund Social Security and Medicare.
- Social Security: 6.2% on income up to $168,600 for 2024.
- Medicare: 1.45% on all income, with an additional 0.9% on income above certain thresholds.
Other Wyoming Taxes
How Wyoming funds government without income tax:
- Mineral and energy extraction taxes - Wyoming collects significant revenue from oil, natural gas, coal, and other mineral extraction activities
- Sales Tax: Wyoming has a 4% state sales tax rate. Local jurisdictions can add up to 2% more, bringing the maximum combined rate to 6% in some areas.
- Property Tax: Wyoming has relatively low property taxes with an average effective property tax rate of approximately 0.57% of a property's assessed value.
- Gas Tax: Wyoming imposes a 24-cent per gallon tax on gasoline and 24-cent per gallon tax on diesel.
- Lodging Tax: The state collects a 5% lodging tax, and local governments can add an additional tax of up to 4%.
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance for the 2024 tax year and is not tax advice. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice.