Lottery Tax Calculator
Take-home after federal and state taxes.
Breakdown
Lottery wins withhold 24% federally, but the actual tax bill almost always lands at 37% because the win pushes you into the top federal bracket. The difference is owed at filing. State rates are 2026 lottery withholding rates. This is an estimate, not tax advice.
About
Enter the advertised jackpot, your state, and whether you're taking the lump sum or 30-year annuity. Get the take-home estimate after federal withholding (24%) and the actual federal liability at the top bracket (37%) plus state tax. State rates are 2026 lottery withholding rates.
How to use
- Enter the advertised jackpot.
- Pick your state and payout option.
- Read take-home after taxes.
FAQ
Why is take-home so much less than advertised?+
The 'advertised' jackpot is the 30-year annuity total, not cash. The lump sum is roughly 60% of that, before any taxes. Then federal takes 37% of what's left, plus state.
Why two federal numbers?+
Lottery wins withhold 24% at payout, but a multimillion-dollar prize pushes you into the 37% top bracket. The difference is owed at filing.