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
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...
Watch Back – Watch Back – Meet the Experts – Residential Property Tax 101
Watch back as we visit with the experts! Department of Revenue Director Brenda Henson, Department of Revenue Property Tax Administrator Brian Judkins, Laramie County Assessor Ken Guille and Wyoming Board of Equalization Statistician Jordan Martin discuss assessments,...
Watch Back – University of Wyoming’s Dr. Rob Godby & Dr. Mark Peterson
In January Mark Peterson and Rob Godby, along with their colleague Dave Feldman conducted a survey of approximately 400 Wyoming residents regarding their preferences over six budget policy initiative in preparation for the upcoming legislative session. The policy...
Watch Back – Holland & Hart Tax Conference
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
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...
WTA Webniar – What is the prosperity in crypto for Wyoming?
WTA hosted an interactive panel in understanding the prosperity for crypto in Wyoming. Our expert panelists, moderated by WTA Executive Director, Ashley Harpstreith, discuss Wyoming statutes that laid the groundwork for crypto, blockchain and bitcoin that has led to...
What’s Next for Fiscal Policy?
What's Next for Fiscal Policy? The U.S. economy continues to recover from the sharpest downturn in American history, the country faces a new set of challenges and opportunities. The passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill, high rates of inflation, and continued...
How Wyoming Compares Regionally 2021
How Wyoming Compares Regionally 2021WTA Summary
Wyoming Update – American Rescue Plan Act
Watch Now! WTA Annual Meeting 2020
Welcome to the Wyoming Taxpayers Association's 83rd Annual Meeting Agenda and Sponsors Please Access the links below to watch each live session 8:00am - 10:00am Annual Meeting Session 10:30am - 12:00pm Panel 1: Services vs. Taxes 1:00pm - 2:30pm Panel 2: Response to...
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?
Calendar of Events
WTA 87th Annual Meeting
Little America Hotel & Resort, Cheyenne WY
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- WTA Board Meeting
- Special Reception by Invitation – Governor’s Residence
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- 8:00am-4:00pm – Meeting
- 4:00pm-6:00pm – Reception
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