Lottery Tax by State

Compare state lottery tax rates, anonymity rules, and claim deadlines across all 50 states.

State Tax Rate Local Tax NotesAnonymousTrustLLCClaim DeadlineVerifiedLink
5.00%—180 days——
No Tax—N/A——
4.80%—180 days—
5.50%—180 days—
No TaxCalifornia does not tax lottery winnings1 year—
4.40%—180 days—
6.99%—1 year—
6.60%—1 year—
10.75%—180 days—
No TaxNo state income tax on lottery winnings180 days—
5.49%—180 days—
No Tax————
5.80%—180 days—
4.95%—1 year—
3.05%—180 days—
5.00%—1 year—
5.00%—1 year—
4.50%—180 days—
4.25%—180 days—
7.15%—1 year—
8.95%Additional local taxes up to 3.2% may apply182 days—
5.00%—1 year—
4.25%—1 year—
7.85%—1 year—
5.00%—180 days—
4.95%—180 days—
6.75%—180 days—
5.01%—180 days—
No Tax————
No Tax—1 year—
8.00%—1 year—
5.90%—90 days—
10.90%NYC residents pay additional 3.876% city tax. Yonkers residents pay 1.477%.1 year—
4.50%—180 days—
1.95%—180 days—
3.99%—180 days—
4.75%—180 days—
9.90%—1 year—
3.07%—1 year—
5.99%—1 year—
6.50%—180 days—
No Tax————
No Tax—180 days—
No TaxNo state income tax on lottery winnings180 days—
No Tax————
6.00%—1 year—
4.00%—180 days—
No TaxNo state income tax180 days—
6.50%—180 days—
7.65%—180 days—
No Tax————

Lottery tax calculations are estimates only and may not reflect your final tax liability. This website does not provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Always consult a qualified CPA, lottery attorney, estate attorney, and fiduciary financial advisor before claiming a prize.

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