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US Lottery Tax Guide by State

Winning the lottery is just the beginning. Depending on where you live, state taxes can take a significant chunk of your prize. Select your state below for a detailed breakdown.

Alabama

Tax Rate: 0%

Alaska

Tax Rate: 0%

Arizona

Tax Rate: 4.8%

Arkansas

Tax Rate: 4.4%

California

Tax Rate: 0%

Colorado

Tax Rate: 4.4%

Connecticut

Tax Rate: 6.99%

Delaware

Tax Rate: 0%

Florida

Tax Rate: 0%

Georgia

Tax Rate: 5.09%

Hawaii

Tax Rate: 0%

Idaho

Tax Rate: 5.8%

Illinois

Tax Rate: 4.95%

Indiana

Tax Rate: 2.95%

Iowa

Tax Rate: 5.7%

Kansas

Tax Rate: 5.7%

Kentucky

Tax Rate: 3.5%

Louisiana

Tax Rate: 4.25%

Maine

Tax Rate: 7.15%

Maryland

Tax Rate: 8.95%

Massachusetts

Tax Rate: 5%

Michigan

Tax Rate: 4.25%

Minnesota

Tax Rate: 9.85%

Mississippi

Tax Rate: 4%

Missouri

Tax Rate: 4.95%

Montana

Tax Rate: 5.65%

Nebraska

Tax Rate: 4.55%

Nevada

Tax Rate: 0%

New Hampshire

Tax Rate: 0%

New Jersey

Tax Rate: 10.75%

New Mexico

Tax Rate: 5.9%

New York

Tax Rate: 10.9%

North Carolina

Tax Rate: 3.99%

North Dakota

Tax Rate: 2.9%

Ohio

Tax Rate: 2.75%

Oklahoma

Tax Rate: 4.5%

Oregon

Tax Rate: 9.9%

Pennsylvania

Tax Rate: 3.07%

Rhode Island

Tax Rate: 5.99%

South Carolina

Tax Rate: 6%

South Dakota

Tax Rate: 0%

Tennessee

Tax Rate: 0%

Texas

Tax Rate: 0%

Utah

Tax Rate: 0%

Vermont

Tax Rate: 8.75%

Virginia

Tax Rate: 5.75%

Washington

Tax Rate: 0%

West Virginia

Tax Rate: 6.5%

Wisconsin

Tax Rate: 7.65%

Wyoming

Tax Rate: 0%

Washington D.C.

Tax Rate: 10.75%

Understanding Federal Tax

Regardless of which state you live in, the IRS takes a 24% federal withholding tax upfront for lottery winnings over $5,000. However, because the top federal income tax bracket is 37%, you will likely owe the remaining 13% when you file your tax return.

Lump Sum vs. Annuity

Most winners choose the lump sum (cash option), which is usually about 60% of the advertised jackpot. Our calculators help you understand the difference between the gross cash option and the net amount after all taxes are settled.