Wyoming Car Sales Tax Calculator – Fast, Free & Accurate

Rebbeca Jones

Rebbeca Jones

Wyoming Car Sales Tax Calculator

Estimate the tax on a vehicle purchase. The rate includes the 4% state tax plus any applicable county sales tax.

How Car Sales Tax Works in Wyoming

Wyoming applies a 4% state sales tax on vehicle purchases. On top of that, counties may charge their own local tax, usually between 1% and 2%, depending on where you register the car.

Here’s the breakdown:

  • State sales tax: 4% flat across Wyoming.
  • County sales tax: 0%–2%, depending on the county.
  • Total tax rate: State rate + county rate.

For example:

  • If you live in Laramie County, your total rate is 6% (4% state + 2% county).
  • If you live in a county with no local tax, you only pay the 4% state tax.

Why Use a Car Sales Tax Calculator?

Calculating tax manually isn’t always simple. You need to factor in:

  • The purchase price of the vehicle.
  • Any trade-in value, which reduces the taxable amount.
  • Your county’s tax rate.

Doing this math by hand increases the chance of errors. With an online calculator, you get instant results that clearly show:

  • Net taxable amount (after trade-in).
  • Exact state tax owed.
  • Any county tax owed.
  • Total estimated tax.

This saves time and helps you plan your budget more accurately.

Wyoming Car Sales Tax Calculator (Interactive Tool)

Use the tool below to estimate your sales tax:

Step-by-Step: How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter vehicle price – The purchase price before any trade-in or discounts.
  2. Add trade-in value – If you’re trading in a car, enter its value. This amount will be subtracted from the taxable price.
  3. Select your county – Choose the county where you’ll register the car. Each county has a different tax rate.
  4. Click “Calculate” – The tool will display your taxable amount, state tax, county tax, and total estimated tax.
  5. Review your results – Use the numbers to plan for registration costs.

If you make a mistake, just hit “Reset” to start over.

Example Calculation

Let’s say you’re buying a $33,000 SUV in Natrona County and trading in a vehicle worth $8,000.

  • Vehicle price: $33,000
  • Trade-in value: $8,000
  • Taxable amount: $25,000
  • State tax (4%): $1,000
  • County tax (1%): $250
  • Total sales tax: $1,250

This means your final out-of-pocket cost for sales tax would be $1,250.

Counties with and without Local Sales Tax

Some Wyoming counties charge no additional tax, while others add 1–2%. Here are a few examples:

  • 2% counties: Laramie, Teton, Campbell
  • 1% counties: Natrona, Sweetwater, Albany
  • 0% counties: Certain rural counties with no local tax

This makes a big difference on higher-value vehicles. On a $40,000 car, the difference between a 4% county and a 6% county is $800.

Key Takeaways

  • Wyoming has a base 4% state car sales tax.
  • Counties add 0%–2% extra, depending on location.
  • A trade-in reduces your taxable amount.
  • The Wyoming Car Sales Tax Calculator makes it easy to estimate what you’ll pay before you buy.