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

CREG Release

Jan 10, 2020

Wyoming State Government Revenue Forecast - 2020-2024 Fiscal Profile

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?

Calendar of Events

WTA LEGISLATIVE POLICY MEETING

For Members Only

November 12, 2020

10:00am – 12:00pm

This meeting will be virtual

Please call 307-635-8761 to register

WTA TOAST & TAXES

Open to all Legislators

January 19, 2021

February 2, 2021

February 16, 2021

March 3, 2021

7:00am – 9:00am

Location: TBD

WTA Annual Meeting

Fall 2021 – Watch Here for Details

 

 

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It is only with your support, through membership, that we are able to influence state and local tax policy.

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