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Wyoming 2026 1099-NEC Threshold ($2,000 vs $600) & Overtime/Tip Tax Conformity (WY)
What are the 2026 1099-NEC and overtime tax rules in Wyoming?
In Wyoming (WY) for the 2026 tax year, the state 1099-NEC reporting rule is: No State 1099-NEC (Follows $2,000 Federal IRIS). State income tax conformity on Schedule 1-A overtime and tips: No State Income Tax (0%). Overtime wage calculation rule: Follows Federal FLSA 40-Hour Rule.
Starting January 1, 2026, the federal reporting threshold for Form 1099-NEC increased from $600 to $2,000 (submitted electronically via the IRS IRIS portal, replacing FIRE). However, employers and bookkeepers paying contractors in Wyoming (WY) must verify both state-level 1099-NEC thresholds and state W-2 overtime/tip tax rules.
Open Wyoming (WY) Employer W-2 Code TT/TP & 1099-NEC Reconciler
2026 Wyoming (WY) Payroll & 1099-NEC Compliance Matrix
| 2026 Compliance Area | Wyoming (WY) Statutory Rule |
|---|---|
| Federal 2026 Form 1099-NEC Threshold | $2,000 (Filed via IRS IRIS Portal; legacy FIRE system retired) |
| Wyoming State 1099-NEC Threshold | No State 1099-NEC (Follows $2,000 Federal IRIS) |
| Wyoming Income Tax on Overtime (Code TT) & Tips (Code TP) | No State Income Tax (0%) |
| Wyoming Overtime Hours Rule vs. Federal FLSA | Follows Federal FLSA 40-Hour Rule |
| Missing W-9 Backup Withholding Rate | 24% federal backup withholding under IRC Section 3406 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Wyoming raise its state 1099-NEC threshold to $2,000 for 2026?
In Wyoming (WY), the state 1099-NEC rule is: No State 1099-NEC (Follows $2,000 Federal IRIS). Always keep collecting signed W-9 forms from every vendor before issuing payment.
Are overtime and tips exempt from Wyoming state income tax in 2026?
Federal Schedule 1-A deducts qualified overtime (Code TT) and tips (Code TP) from federal income tax. For Wyoming state income tax: No State Income Tax (0%).