State Income Tax

Wyoming has no state income tax. No longer having the ability to write off state incoming tax against federal taxes, Wyoming saw a large influx of buyers. With no state tax on personal or corporate income, you have immediate gain in net worth and disposable income.

State Gift Tax

Somebody who owns property in Wyoming can ‘gift’ that real estate to their heirs without having to worry about paying a state gift tax.

Excise Tax

When you buy groceries in Wyoming, you won’t pay any state tax.

Real Estate Tax

There is no tax on the sale of real estate.

Dynasty Trusts

In Wyoming, you can shield your real estate from federal estate taxes for up to 1,000 years through a dynasty trust. You can establish a trust in Wyoming for the benefit of your family or other beneficiaries, and you can transfer your real estate into a limited liability company or family partnership and then put that into the “dynasty trust”.  As a result, multiple generations can make use of and enjoy the property, without having to pay estate taxes or worse, having to sell the property in order to pay the taxes.

Retirement Income

Wyoming doesn’t tax retirement income that’s earned outside of Wyoming, such as pensions, dividends, and IRA income.

Intangible Tax

Wyoming doesn’t make you pay a tax on financial assets like stocks and bonds.

Inheritance & Estate Tax

There is no tax on inheritance or estate income. Wyoming repealed its estate tax as of January 1, 2005.

Low Property Tax

Dollar for dollar, Wyoming has very low property taxes compared to other states. Some people see property taxes in Teton County, Wyoming as high, but it is important to remember properties in Wyoming are only assessed at their value, which is determined by the market.

Mineral Ownership

A lot of states charge owners a tax on their mineral ownership, but Wyoming does not. If you own minerals, you won’t pay a tax on it like you would your home. This is helpful for large ranch buyers or properties not within a platted subdivision.