Our Mission
To promote sound tax policy for a healthy Wyoming economy.
Research
Our research is the backbone to our high-quality resources, with the goal of supporting a high-level public dialogue on tax and fiscal issues.
Educate
We believe information is power. We have a duty to educate Wyoming’s citizens about Wyoming’s tax base and how equitable solutions to tax issues can benefit all taxpayers.
Advocate
WTA advocates public policies that make sense for a healthy Wyoming economy. Ultimately, we are the voice of the taxpayer.
The Latest News
The Cowboy Family Report
Wyoming Taxpayers Association is pleased to present The Cowboy Family Report. This report is intended to deliver a deep dive into the average state taxes Wyoming citizens pay and the benefit of services they receive. The Cowboy Family aims to provide transparency...
Watch Back – UW Survey Results on Budget Policy Initiatives for 2024 with Dr. Rob Godby and Dr. Mark Peterson
Watch back University of Wyoming College of Business professors Dr. Rob Godby and Dr. Mark Peterson as they present the results of the latest survey around budget policy initiatives in preparation for the upcoming legislative Session. The policy choices reflect the...
Consensus Revenue Estimating Group releases the Wyoming State Government Revenue Forecast for Fiscal Year 2023 – 2028
WTA January 2024 Summary January 2024 CREG Forecast for FY2024-FY2028 Fiscal profile for 2023-24 and 2025-26 LSO Long-term Profile
Watch Back – 86th Annual Meeting Panel Discussions & Presentations
Download the mobile version here. Welcome and Department of Revenue Updates Ashley Harpstreith, Wyoming Taxpayers Association, Executive Director; Brenda Henson, Wyoming Department of Revenue, Director WTA Member Update DOR Presentation Today's Emerging Energy...
Consensus Revenue Estimating Group releases the Wyoming State Government Revenue Forecast for Fiscal Year 2023 – 2028
WTA October 2023 Summary Fiscal Profile Long Term Profile 2023 Wyoming State Government Revenue Forecast for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 - 2028
Join Us!! WTA 86th Annual Meeting
Click here to register! Program Sponsorship Opportunities October 31, 2023 | Opening Reception | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Westby Edge Brewing Co., Cheyenne WY November 1, 2023 | Annual Meeting | 8:00AM - 4:00PM | Little America Resort, Cheyenne WY Thank you to our...
Watch Back – Economic Update with UW College of Business Dean Scott Beaulier
Watch back as University of Wyoming College of Business Dean Scott Beaulier updates membership about the current state of the US economy and perspective of the state's economic activity. The Dean covered a lot of ground between rising interest rates, bank failures,...
True Tax Reform
True Tax Reform For decades the executive and legislative branches have recognized that Wyoming’s tax structure is in a permanent state of imbalance. The two branches largely supported the work of the Tax Reform 2000 Committee and have implemented many of the...
Watch Back – 85th Annual Meeting Panel Discussions & Presentations
Back to the Basics: Tax Codes of Wyoming Wyoming Department of Revenue and industry experts review the tax codes of Wyoming. How are we funding Wyoming? Panel discussion featuring Brenda Henson, Wyoming Department of Revenue Director; Dan Noble, Wyoming Department of...
Join Us!! WTA 85th Annual Meeting
Registration Closed Agenda November 29, 2022 | Legislative Policy Meeting & Reception | 1:00PM - 6:00PM | Little America Resort, Cheyenne WY November 30, 2022 | Annual Meeting | 8:00AM - 4:00PM | Little America Resort, Cheyenne WY Thank you to our Sponsors!!...
JUSTIFIED
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Is there a justified need for the tax and is it fiscally prudent?
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Are existing government funds spent efficiently before considering a new tax?
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Is the primary goal of the tax to generate revenue or does it modify behavior or influence policy?
EQUITABLE
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Does the tax impose equal and uniform liabilities upon similarly situated taxpayers?
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Is the tax constitutional?
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Does the tax disadvantage one taxpayer over another?
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Will the tax distort economic behavior?
Stable
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Is the tax stable and predictable under changing political, economic, regulatory and environmental conditions?
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Does the tax result in diversification in taxation?
Transparent
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Is the tax visible, accountable and auditable?
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Is the tax easy to understand, administer and cost effective to collect?
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