Live in Colorado, work in Wyoming
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $3,692 a year
Living in Colorado and working in Wyoming, you'd pay about $3,692 in state income tax on $100,000 of wages.
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State tax at different salaries
| Wages | To WY | To CO | Total | If you worked in CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $1,492 | $1,492 | $1,492 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $2,592 | $2,592 | $2,592 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $3,692 | $3,692 | $3,692 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $5,892 | $5,892 | $5,892 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $10,292 | $10,292 | $10,292 |
Single filer, all wages earned in Wyoming, 2026 state tax rules, standard deductions. Local income taxes not included.
What to do
- Make sure your employer withholds Colorado tax, since nothing is withheld for Wyoming.
- Keep a record of the days you work in each state, especially if you sometimes work from home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Wyoming income tax if I live in Colorado?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both Colorado and Wyoming?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in Colorado), though some states still require a nonresident return to get a refund of any wrongly withheld tax.
Will I be taxed twice?
No. Wyoming doesn't tax your wages, so you pay only Colorado: about $3,692 on $100,000.
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Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.