Wyoming Tax: Guide to Income, Sales, Property, and Retirement Taxes

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Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding Wyoming's tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike.

In this guide, we'll explore key components of The Cowboy State's tax system, from income and sales taxes to property taxes and retirement benefits.

Wyoming state tax: Overview

Wyoming is one of just nine states with no state income tax, which can be a benefit for residents.

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On top of that, the average combined state and local sales tax rate is relatively low, according to the Tax Foundation.

Property taxes in the Cowboy State are also modest, with a median rate that falls below the national average.

[Data for this state tax guide was gathered from a number of sources including the Census Bureau, the state’s government website, the Sales Tax Handbook, and the Tax Foundation. Property taxes are cited as a rate percentage rather than the assessed value.]

Wyoming income tax

Wyoming has no state income tax.

Wyoming retirement taxes

Wyoming is one of the states with no personal income tax, so you won’t need to pay state income tax on your retirement income or any other type of earnings.

Tax on Taxable Income: N/A
- Social Security: Not taxable
- Pensions: Not taxable
- 401(k) and IRA Distributions: Not taxable

Wyoming sales tax

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Wyoming's state sales tax is 4.0%. The average local sales tax is 1.44%.

So, that is a combined rate of 5.44%, according to the Tax Foundation.

Groceries: Exempt
Clothing: Taxable
Motor Vehicles: Taxable
Prescription Drugs: Exempt

How much is property tax in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, the median property tax rate is 0.55% of assessed home value, according to the Tax Foundation.

Wyoming retirement taxes

Wyoming's property tax deferral program allows for the delayed payment of up to 50% of property taxes owed on a principal residence on a parcel of less than 40 acres of land.

To be eligible, the homeowner must have limited income, be over 62 years old (or disabled), and have purchased the property at least 10 years before applying for the tax deferral. The program is administered at the county level.

Wyoming gas tax

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Product	Tax Amount
Gasoline	$0.23 per gallon
Diesel	$0.23 per gallon

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Wyoming taxes on tobacco and alcohol

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Wyoming tobacco taxes
Product	Tax Amount
Cigarettes	$0.60 per pack
Other Tobacco Products	20% of the wholesale price

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

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Wyoming alcohol taxes
Product	Tax Amount
Beer	$0.02 per gallon
Wine	$0.00 per gallon
Liquor	state-controlled

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Wyoming estate and inheritance taxes

Wyoming has no estate or inheritance tax.

Kelley R. Taylor is the senior tax editor at Kiplinger.com, where she breaks down federal and state tax rules and news to help readers navigate their finances with confidence. A corporate attorney and business journalist with more than 20 years of experience, Kelley has helped taxpayers make sense of shifting U.S. tax law and policy from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), to SECURE 2.0, the Inflation Reduction Act, and most recently, the 2025 “Big, Beautiful Bill.” She has covered issues ranging from partnerships, carried interest, compensation and benefits, and tax‑exempt organizations to RMDs, capital gains taxes, and energy tax credits. Her award‑winning work has been featured in numerous national and specialty publications.