Live in Montana, work in Wyoming
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $4,289 a year
Living in Montana and working in Wyoming, you'd pay about $4,289 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 MT | Total | If you worked in MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $1,593 | $1,593 | $1,593 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $2,877 | $2,877 | $2,877 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $4,289 | $4,289 | $4,289 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $7,114 | $7,114 | $7,114 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $12,764 | $12,764 | $12,764 |
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 Montana 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 Montana?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both Montana and Wyoming?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in Montana), 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 Montana: about $4,289 on $100,000.
Related
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- Moving from Wyoming to Montana
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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.