The Pick
Latest draw · Saturday, October 10, 2026
The Pick Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a The Pick prize after federal and Arizona state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $1,700,000
- Federal tax
- − $587,188
- State tax (Arizona · 2.5%)
- − $42,500
- Net take-home
- $1,070,312
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Arizona's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
The Pick take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $1,700,000 The Pick prize (lump sum) after federal + state tax, ranked best to worst. Change the amount or payout above to update.
| State | Take-home | Effective tax |
|---|---|---|
| Alaskano state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| Californiano state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| Floridano state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| Texasno state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $1,112,812 | 35% |
| Arizona(this game) | $1,070,312 | 37% |
| North Dakota | $1,070,312 | 37% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,060,622 | 38% |
| Indiana | $1,059,262 | 38% |
| Ohio | $1,053,312 | 38% |
| Kentucky | $1,044,812 | 39% |
| Louisiana | $1,040,562 | 39% |
| Michigan | $1,040,562 | 39% |
| Arkansas | $1,038,012 | 39% |
| Colorado | $1,038,012 | 39% |
| North Carolina | $1,036,312 | 39% |
| Utah | $1,033,762 | 39% |
| Oklahoma | $1,032,062 | 39% |
| Missouri | $1,031,212 | 39% |
| Illinois | $1,028,662 | 39% |
| Alabama | $1,027,812 | 40% |
| Massachusetts | $1,027,812 | 40% |
| Mississippi | $1,027,812 | 40% |
| West Virginia | $1,025,772 | 40% |
| Georgia | $1,019,482 | 40% |
| Kansas | $1,015,912 | 40% |
| Maryland | $1,015,062 | 40% |
| Virginia | $1,015,062 | 40% |
| Idaho | $1,014,212 | 40% |
| Nebraska | $1,013,532 | 40% |
| Montana | $1,012,512 | 40% |
| New Mexico | $1,012,512 | 40% |
| Rhode Island | $1,010,982 | 41% |
| Iowa | $1,010,812 | 41% |
| South Carolina | $1,004,012 | 41% |
| Delaware | $1,000,612 | 41% |
| Connecticut | $993,982 | 42% |
| Maine | $991,262 | 42% |
| Wisconsin | $982,762 | 42% |
| Vermont | $964,062 | 43% |
| Minnesota | $945,362 | 44% |
| Oregon | $944,512 | 44% |
| District of Columbia | $930,062 | 45% |
| New Jersey | $930,062 | 45% |
| New York | $927,512 | 45% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
The Pick tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a The Pick jackpot in Arizona?
On a $1,700,000 The Pick jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $587,188 in federal tax and $42,500 in Arizona state tax, leaving roughly $1,070,312.
Does Arizona tax The Pick lottery winnings?
Yes — Arizona withholds about 2.5% in state tax on The Pick winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the The Pick lump sum or annuity?
The lump sum pays a smaller, discounted amount now with full control; the 30-year annuity pays the full advertised jackpot spread over time and can keep you in lower yearly tax brackets. The best choice depends on your goals and tax situation.
