🧮 Calculate Your Wyoming Freelancer Taxes
Select Wyoming — only federal taxes apply.
Open the Calculator →Wyoming Freelancer Tax Rates 2026
| Tax Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Employment Tax | 15.3% | Federal — Social Security + Medicare |
| Federal Income Tax | 10%–37% | Progressive, standard deduction applied |
| Wyoming State Income Tax | 0% | No state income tax ✓ |
Example: Wyoming Freelancer Earning $75,000 (2026)
| Tax Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Self-Employment Tax (15.3%) | $10,597 |
| Federal Income Tax | $6,504 |
| Wyoming State Tax (0%) | $0 |
| Total Tax | $17,101 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,899 |
| Effective Total Rate | 22.8% |
Wyoming 1099 Tax Details 2026: Brackets, Deductions & Rankings
Wyoming levies no state income tax on individuals, which makes it one of only nine states where freelancers keep their entire net profit after federal taxes. Your 1099 tax bill in Wyoming is purely federal: 15.3% self-employment tax on 92.35% of net profit, plus federal income tax after the $16,100 standard deduction (single, 2026).
At $75,000 net profit, Wyoming ties with the other no-income-tax states for the lowest total 1099 tax burden in the country: $17,101 all-in (22.8% effective).
What a single freelancer pays in Wyoming (2026)
| Net profit | Wyoming state tax | Total tax (SE + federal + state) | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $10,461 | $39,539 | 20.9% |
| $75,000 | $0 | $17,101 | $57,899 | 22.8% |
| $100,000 | $0 | $25,745 | $74,255 | 25.7% |
| $150,000 | $0 | $43,385 | $106,615 | 28.9% |
Single filer, standard deduction, no QBI or other deductions. Computed with the same 2026 engine as the calculator.
How Wyoming compares to its neighbors at $75,000
| State | State tax | Total tax | vs Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $2,358 | $19,460 | $2,358 more |
| Montana | $2,577 | $19,679 | $2,577 more |
| Utah | $2,171 | $19,272 | $2,171 more |
| South Dakota | $0 | $17,101 | same |
Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (federal brackets & standard deduction), SSA 2026 wage base ($184,500), Tax Foundation 2026 state individual income tax data, and the Wyoming Department of Revenue. Last updated July 2, 2026.
Wyoming Freelancer FAQ
Does Wyoming have a state income tax on freelance income?
No. Wyoming has no state income tax. Freelancers in Cheyenne, Casper, and across WY pay only federal taxes. Wyoming has also never had a state income tax in its history.
What is the effective tax rate for a Wyoming freelancer at $75,000?
Approximately $17,546 in total federal taxes — effective rate ~23.4%. Zero WY state tax. Take-home ~$57,899.
Calculate Your Wyoming Taxes
Calculate My WY Taxes →📐 How the Wyoming estimate works
Good news for Wyoming freelancers: Wyoming has no state income tax on your earnings. So this estimate is federal income tax + self-employment tax only — calculated on the actual 2026 IRS figures, not rounded-off guesses.
- Federal brackets & standard deduction: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026)
- Self-employment tax: 15.3% with the 92.35% net-earnings adjustment, the 50% SE-tax deduction, and the 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax — per IRS rules
- Social Security wage base: $184,500 for 2026 (SSA)
- Wyoming income tax: none — Wyoming does not tax freelance or self-employment income
Built & maintained by Rahul B.
A software developer who got tired of “free” 1099 calculators that use lazy flat rates and give wrong numbers — so I built one on the actual 2026 IRS brackets and real state-by-state rates, updated every tax year. More about this tool →
Last reviewed for tax year 2026 · Independent tool — not affiliated with the IRS. Estimates for planning only; verify with a tax professional before filing.