Wyoming LLC Taxes: The Complete Filing Guide (2025)

Wyoming LLC Tax Basics

Navigating your Wyoming LLC tax obligations doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ll walk you through the essentials of pass-through taxation, explain Wyoming’s specific requirements, and highlight strategies to stay compliant and organized. This guide covers everything from federal income taxes to city-specific requirements and filing deadlines.

Use the links below to jump directly to the section you need:

• Wyoming LLC Taxes at a Glance
• Understanding LLC Taxation Basics
• Federal Tax Obligations
• Wyoming State Taxes
• Local Tax Considerations
• Tax Calendar and Filing Tips
• Tax Strategies for Wyoming LLCs
• Forms and Resources

Wyoming LLC Taxes at a Glance

Tax Type	Rate	Filing Deadline	Forms Required
Federal Income Tax	10-37% (personal brackets)	April 15, 2025	Form 1040 + Schedule C or Schedule E/K-1
Self-Employment Tax	15.3%	April 15, 2025	Schedule SE
Federal Payroll Taxes (If Employees)	7.65% employer + 7.65% employee (FICA)	Quarterly (April 30, July 31, October 31, January 31)	Form 941
Wyoming Unemployment Tax (If Employees)	0.09%–8.5%	Quarterly	Filed online
Federal Unemployment (FUTA)	6% on first $7,000 per employee (0.6% after credits)	January 31, 2026 (annual)	Form 940
Sales & Use Tax	4% (+ up to 5% local tax)	Monthly, quarterly, or annually (based on sales volume)	Form 41-1/Form 42-1
Annual License Tax	$60 minimum or $0.0002 per dollar of assets	Anniversary month of LLC formation	Filed online

Understanding LLC Taxation Basics

How Wyoming LLCs Are Taxed By Default

Your Wyoming LLC doesn’t pay taxes itself. Instead, profits flow through to you and your members, who report them on personal tax returns. This is called pass-through taxation.

Here’s how it works:

1. Your LLC earns income from business activities
2. The LLC itself files no tax return (unless you elect otherwise)
3. Profits “pass through” to members based on ownership percentage
4. Each member reports their share on their personal tax return
5. Members pay tax at their individual income tax rates

What this means for you: Unlike corporations, your business profits are only taxed once, which typically saves money.

Tax Classification Options

While pass-through taxation is the default, your Wyoming LLC can choose alternative tax treatments:

Default LLC Tax Status:

• Single-member LLC: Taxed as a sole proprietorship
• Multi-member LLC: Taxed as a partnership

Optional Tax Classifications:

• S Corporation: Can reduce self-employment taxes by paying “reasonable salaries”
• C Corporation: LLC pays corporate tax on profits, members pay personal tax on distributions (creates double taxation)

Not sure which tax classification is right for your business? Schedule a free consultation with 1-800Accountant.

Federal Tax Obligations

Income Tax

As a Wyoming LLC owner, you’ll report your share of business profits on your personal tax return using:

• Form 1040 + Schedule C (single-member LLCs)
• Form 1040 + Schedule E + Schedule K-1 (multi-member LLCs)

Federal income tax rates range from 10% to 37% based on your tax bracket (actual brackets will depend on inflation adjustments and any tax law changes).

Simply Put: Whatever money your business makes (after expenses) gets added to your personal tax return, just like income from a job.

Self-Employment Tax

LLC members actively involved in the business must pay self-employment tax of 15.3% (covering Social Security and Medicare) on their share of LLC profits.

Key points:

• Applies to net earnings of $400 or more
• Calculated on Schedule SE
• You can deduct 50% of the self-employment tax as an “above-the-line” deduction, which lowers your adjusted gross income

What happens if I miss this payment? The IRS charges penalties of 0.5% per month plus interest. However, first-time mistakes can often qualify for penalty abatement if you have a clean compliance history.

Employment Taxes

If your LLC has employees, you must:

• Withhold federal income tax
• Pay and withhold FICA taxes (7.65% each for employer and employee)
• Pay federal unemployment tax (FUTA)
• File quarterly employment tax returns (Form 941)
• Provide W-2 forms annually

Estimated completion time: 2-3 hours per quarter (significantly less with payroll software or professional help)

Estimated Tax Payments

Because no tax is withheld from your LLC profits, you’ll likely need to make quarterly estimated tax payments using Form 1040-ES. These payments cover both income and self-employment taxes on your share of the business income. Missing deadlines or underpaying can lead to IRS penalties, even if you pay in full later.

Working with an accountant can help ensure accurate calculations, on-time payments, and a smarter overall tax strategy.

Key deadlines:

• April 15
• June 16
• September 15
• January 15

Pro Tip: Set calendar reminders 15 days before each deadline. This gives you time to prepare without the last-minute rush that leads to mistakes.

Wyoming State Taxes

Wyoming Annual License Tax

Wyoming LLCs must pay an annual license tax based on the value of business assets located in the state. 

• Calculated as $60 or $0.0002 per dollar of Wyoming assets (whichever is greater)
• Due on the first day of your LLC’s anniversary month
• File online through the Wyoming Secretary of State’s website

Sales and Use Tax 

If your Wyoming LLC sells physical products or certain services:

• Collect 4% sales tax (plus any applicable local taxes)
• Register for a sales and use tax license with the Wyoming Department of Revenue
• File and pay collected taxes monthly, quarterly, or annually based on sales volume
• Due dates vary based on filing frequency

60-Second Check: Do I Need to Collect Sales Tax?

• Do you sell physical products in Wyoming? → If yes, collect tax
• Do you sell digital products? → Generally not taxable
• Do you provide services? → Most services are exempt 
• Do you sell online to Wyoming customers? → If yes, collect tax

Services typically exempt from sales tax include:

• Professional services (legal, accounting)
• Personal services (haircuts, fitness training)
• Medical services

Products typically subject to sales tax include:

• Tangible personal property
• Prepared food
• Some digital products

Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax 

If you have employees in Wyoming, you will be responsible for paying state unemployment insurance tax on the first $32,400 of each employee’s wages.

• Register with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services 
• New employers are assigned a rate based on their industry classification
• Experienced employers pay between 0.09% and 8.5% 
• Due quarterly 

Local Tax Considerations

Local Option Sales Taxes

Wyoming allows counties, municipalities, and resort districts to impose additional local sales taxes, which can significantly increase the total tax rate your LLC must collect.

Counties and cities with local sales taxes include:

• Teton Village Resort District (9.0%)
• Casper (6.0%)
• Albany County (6.0%)
• Sheridan County (6.0%)
• Over 15 other counties and municipalities

Filing requirements:

• Local sales taxes are reported together with state sales tax.
• You do not need to register or file separately with any local government.

Property Taxes

If your LLC owns real property in Wyoming:

• Rates vary by locality
• Assessed annually
• May qualify for various exemptions based on business type
• Personal property tax may apply to business equipment

Tax Calendar and Filing Tips

Key Deadlines for Wyoming LLCs

January:

• January 15: Final estimated tax payment for previous year
• January 31: Fourth quarter Wyoming UI tax and wage report due
• January 31: Issue W-2s/1099s to employees/contractors
• January 31: Fourth quarter federal payroll tax payment due 

April:

• April 15: Personal tax returns due
• April 15: Federal income and self-employment tax returns due
• April 15: First quarter estimated tax payment due 
• April 30: First quarter Wyoming UI tax and wage report due
• April 30: First quarter federal payroll tax payment due

June: 

• June 16: Second quarter estimated tax due 

July: 

• July 31: Second quarter Wyoming UI tax and wage report due
• July 31: Second quarter federal payroll tax payment due 

September:

• September 15: Third quarter estimated tax payment due

October:

• October 31: Third quarter Wyoming UI tax and wage report due
• October 31: Third quarter federal payroll tax payment due

Record-Keeping Checklist

Keep these records for at least seven years:

• Business income records (invoices, receipts)
• Expense receipts and documentation
• Bank and credit card statements
• Asset purchase and improvement records
• Vehicle mileage logs
• Home office documentation
• Payroll records
• Previous tax returns

Tax Strategies for Wyoming LLCs

S Corporation Election Benefits

Converting your LLC to an S Corporation for tax purposes can save on self-employment taxes:

1. File Form 2553 with the IRS
2. Pay yourself a “reasonable salary” subject to employment taxes
3. Take remaining profits as distributions exempt from self-employment tax

Example: An LLC making $100,000 in profit pays 15.3% self-employment tax on the entire amount. As an S Corp, if $60,000 is a reasonable salary and $40,000 is taken as distributions, only the $60,000 is subject to employment taxes.

Potential Savings: In this example, you’d save about $6,120 in self-employment taxes.

Business Expense Deductions

Common deductions Wyoming LLC owners often overlook:

• Home office deduction
• Business mileage (70¢ per mile for 2025)
• Health insurance premiums
• Retirement plan contributions
• Professional development expenses
• Business meals (50% deductible)

Forms and Resources

Federal Tax Forms

• Schedule C: Profit or Loss From Business (sole proprietors)
• Form 1065: U.S. Return of Partnership Income
• Schedule K-1: Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits
• Form 1120-S: U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation
• Form 2553: Election by a Small Business Corporation (S Corp)
• Form 8832: Entity Classification Election

Wyoming Tax Forms

• Form 41-1: Sales and Use Tax Return (monthly/quarterly) 
• Form 42-1: Sales and Use Tax Return (annual)

Helpful Resources

• Wyoming Department of Revenue
• Wyoming Secretary of State
• Internal Revenue Service
• Wyoming Department of Workforce Services