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.

BECOME A MEMBER

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

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

COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Response

Please follow the links below for resources and information related to our COVID-19 response.   Click to view the Wyoming COVID-19 Resources Guide (.PDF) Click to view the WTA statement on Federal CARES Act and Wyoming Action (.PDF) Click the view Attachment 1:...

WTA Statement on Federal CARES Act and Wyoming Action

The Wyoming Taxpayers Association applauds Congress and the President in passing the CARES Act in response to the economic losses incurred due to COVID-19. With passage of the Act Wyoming will receive $1.25 billion to cover revenue losses and costs to address the...

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 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

Show your support for WTA!

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