Wyoming · Medical and Dental Expenses Deduction
Medical and Dental Expenses Deduction in Wyoming (2026)
Deduct unreimbursed medical and dental expenses that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. Wyoming has no state income tax, so a Wyoming filer's combined marginal rate on the next dollar at $68,002 of income is about 22% (22% federal).
2026 savings example for Wyoming
Planning estimate for a single filer earning $68,002 (Wyoming median household income in LevyIO's state dataset) who removes $5,000 from taxable income. Federal tax uses the 2026 IRS brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction; WY tax uses the state brackets in LevyIO's dataset.
Estimated total savings
$750
Federal savings
$750
$6,130 → $5,380 · 22% bracket
WY state savings
$0
No state income tax
Combined marginal rate
22%
≈ $220 saved per $1,000 deducted
Federal × Wyoming marginal rates (2026, single)
Gross-income ranges include the federal standard deduction. The WY column is the state marginal rate at the midpoint of each range (Wyoming has no income tax). The last column is the tax saved per $1,000 deducted at that combined rate.
| Federal bracket | Gross income (single) | WY marginal | Combined | Per $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $16,100 - $28,500 | 0% | 10% | $100 |
| 12% | $28,500 - $66,500 | 0% | 12% | $120 |
| 22% | $66,500 - $121,800 | 0% | 22% | $220 |
| 24% | $121,800 - $217,875 | 0% | 24% | $240 |
| 32% | $217,875 - $272,325 | 0% | 32% | $320 |
| 35% | $272,325 - $656,700 | 0% | 35% | $350 |
| 37% | Over $656,700 | 0% | 37% | $370 |
Eligibility & forms
Anyone with medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI
- Must itemize
- Expenses exceed 7.5% of AGI
- Not reimbursed by insurance
Federal forms: Schedule A
Wyoming filing notes
No income or corporate tax makes Wyoming extremely tax-friendly. Low property and sales taxes compound the advantage. Popular for business formation and trusts.
Common mistakes: Including cosmetic procedures; Forgetting travel costs to medical appointments.
Frequently asked questions
How much can the Medical and Dental Expenses Deduction save a Wyoming taxpayer in 2026?
In LevyIO's example, a single filer with $68,002 of income (the Wyoming median household income in our state dataset) who removes $5,000 from taxable income saves about $750 in 2026 federal tax (22% marginal bracket) and nothing at the state level because Wyoming does not tax wage income. It is a planning estimate computed from the 2026 IRS brackets and LevyIO's WY bracket data, not a survey figure.
What is the Wyoming income tax rate for 2026?
Wyoming has no state income tax. The WY standard deduction in LevyIO's dataset is $0 single / $0 married. No income or corporate tax. Low sales and property taxes. Revenue from mineral extraction. Lowest overall tax burden.
Who qualifies for the Medical and Dental Expenses Deduction in Wyoming?
Anyone with medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI. The federal rules are the same in every state; the requirements are: Must itemize; Expenses exceed 7.5% of AGI; Not reimbursed by insurance. Wyoming filers should confirm on the WY return whether the state follows the federal treatment.
Which forms do I file to claim the Medical and Dental Expenses Deduction?
Federal: Schedule A. Wyoming has no individual income tax return for wage income, so there is no state form to file for this item. Common mistakes: Including cosmetic procedures; Forgetting travel costs to medical appointments.
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Sources
Reviewed 2026-09-17. Estimates are educational planning figures computed from the IRS 2026 inflation adjustments and LevyIO's state bracket dataset; they are not tax advice.