Where state tax can matter most
State lottery tax estimates can make a large difference when comparing the Powerball or Mega Millions cash value after taxes. The states below have the highest state-rate estimates currently used by Jackpot Universe.
Highest lottery tax states
Highest state tax estimates
StateState rate$100M example after taxGuide
Hawaii11.00%$52,000,000View state guideNew York10.90%$52,100,000View state guideDistrict of Columbia10.75%$52,250,000View state guideNew Jersey10.75%$52,250,000View state guideOregon9.90%$53,100,000View state guideMinnesota9.85%$53,150,000View state guideMassachusetts9.00%$54,000,000View state guideMaryland8.75%$54,250,000View state guideVermont8.75%$54,250,000View state guideWisconsin7.65%$55,350,000View state guideMaine7.15%$55,850,000View state guideConnecticut6.99%$56,010,000View state guideUse this as a comparison, not advice
These pages are educational comparisons. A large jackpot claim can involve final federal brackets, state rules, local tax, residency, annuity choices, and professional planning.