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JOEL SCHELL, TREASURER
107 N 5th St, Ste 129, Douglas, WY 82633
307-358-3120 | 307-436-8650

 
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WHEN DOES SALES TAX HAVE TO BE PAID?

Sales tax is due on a vehicle each time the title is transferred to a new person in exchange for money or other consideration (parts, work, etc.)

Important: Wyoming law requires that sales tax must be paid on a vehicle within 50 days of the date of purchase . The 50 days includes weekends and holidays.

If the sales tax is not paid within 50 days, the following charges apply:

- a "civil fee" of 10% of the tax due or $25.00, whichever is higher;
- interest at 1% per month the payment is overdue, commencing on the 51st day.
The 50 day period will begin running from the date on the invoice if the vehicle is purchased from a dealer, or the on a bill of sale or when the title was notarized if the vehicle is purchased from an individual.

For example, if a person purchases a vehicle for $20,000.00, and pays the sales tax on the 51st day, they would pay:

Sales Tax (5%) $1,000.00
Civil Fee (10% of $1,000) $100.00
Interest (1% of $1,000) $10.00
Total $1,110.00


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Sales Tax Example
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SALES TAX LINKS

CALCULATION
Calculating how much to pay in sales tax.

PENALTIES
Fees for paying past the 50 day limit.

BOATS
How to calculate sales tax on boats.

DISTRIBUTION
Where the sales tax money goes.

EXEMPTIONS
information about what things are exempt from sales tax.

FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sales and use tax.