Fantasy 5
Latest draw · Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Fantasy 5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Fantasy 5 prize after federal and California state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $63,000
- Federal tax
- − $8,913
- State tax (California · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $54,087
🎉 California doesn't tax lottery winnings — you only pay federal tax on your Fantasy 5 prize.
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and California's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Fantasy 5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $63,000 Fantasy 5 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 | $54,087 | 14% |
| Californiano state tax(this game) | $54,087 | 14% |
| Floridano state tax | $54,087 | 14% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $54,087 | 14% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $54,087 | 14% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $54,087 | 14% |
| Texasno state tax | $54,087 | 14% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $54,087 | 14% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $54,087 | 14% |
| Arizona | $52,512 | 17% |
| North Dakota | $52,512 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | $52,153 | 17% |
| Indiana | $52,103 | 17% |
| Ohio | $51,882 | 18% |
| Kentucky | $51,567 | 18% |
| Louisiana | $51,410 | 18% |
| Michigan | $51,410 | 18% |
| Arkansas | $51,315 | 19% |
| Colorado | $51,315 | 19% |
| North Carolina | $51,252 | 19% |
| Utah | $51,158 | 19% |
| Oklahoma | $51,095 | 19% |
| Missouri | $51,063 | 19% |
| Illinois | $50,969 | 19% |
| Alabama | $50,937 | 19% |
| Massachusetts | $50,937 | 19% |
| Mississippi | $50,937 | 19% |
| West Virginia | $50,861 | 19% |
| Georgia | $50,628 | 20% |
| Kansas | $50,496 | 20% |
| Maryland | $50,465 | 20% |
| Virginia | $50,465 | 20% |
| Idaho | $50,433 | 20% |
| Nebraska | $50,408 | 20% |
| Montana | $50,370 | 20% |
| New Mexico | $50,370 | 20% |
| Rhode Island | $50,313 | 20% |
| Iowa | $50,307 | 20% |
| South Carolina | $50,055 | 21% |
| Delaware | $49,929 | 21% |
| Connecticut | $49,683 | 21% |
| Maine | $49,583 | 21% |
| Wisconsin | $49,268 | 22% |
| Vermont | $48,575 | 23% |
| Minnesota | $47,882 | 24% |
| Oregon | $47,850 | 24% |
| District of Columbia | $47,315 | 25% |
| New Jersey | $47,315 | 25% |
| New York | $47,220 | 25% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Fantasy 5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Fantasy 5 jackpot in California?
On a $63,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $8,913 in federal tax and no California state tax, leaving roughly $54,087.
Does California tax Fantasy 5 lottery winnings?
No — California does not tax lottery winnings, so you only pay federal tax on a Fantasy 5 prize.
Should I take the Fantasy 5 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.
