Advocating sound tax policy for a healthy Wyoming economy

Since 1937, the Wyoming Taxpayers Association (WTA) has provided the essential connection and information source between the State’s taxpayers and the Legislature; between what’s important to you and what the public needs to know.

About the WTA

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As a WTA member, we’ll ensure you’re informed of critical issues and receive the most current Wyoming tax information.

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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

True Tax Reform

Apr 3, 2023

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

Dec 16, 2022

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

Sep 29, 2022

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!!...

Watch Back – Holland & Hart Tax Conference

May 18, 2022

Wyoming Legislature and political leaders continue to grapple with a dependence on a shrinking mineral industry to fund its state and local government budgets. While world events have driven prices up, which translates into a temporary increase in state revenue, the...

Watch Back – Evaluating Wyoming’s Business Tax Competitiveness

May 13, 2022

Webinar: Evaluating Wyoming's Business Tax Competitiveness Full Wyoming Report: Evaluating Wyoming's Business Tax Competitiveness One Page Summary: Evaluating Wyoming's Business Tax Competitiveness Full Study: Location Matters 2021: The State Tax Cost of Doing...

JUSTIFIED
  • Is there a justified need for the tax and is it fiscally prudent?
  • Are existing government funds spent efficiently before considering a new tax?
  • Is the primary goal of the tax to generate revenue or does it modify behavior or influence policy?
EQUITABLE
  • Does the tax impose equal and uniform liabilities upon similarly situated taxpayers?
  • Is the tax constitutional?
  • Does the tax disadvantage one taxpayer over another?
  • Will the tax distort economic behavior?
Stable
  • Is the tax stable and predictable under changing political, economic, regulatory and environmental conditions?
  • Does the tax result in diversification in taxation?
Transparent
  • Is the tax visible, accountable and auditable?
  • Is the tax easy to understand, administer and cost effective to collect?

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WTA 86th Annual Meeting

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