Easy 5
Latest draw · Saturday, August 22, 2026
Easy 5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Easy 5 prize after federal and Louisiana state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $70,000
- Federal tax
- − $10,453
- State tax (Louisiana · 4.25%)
- − $2,975
- Net take-home
- $56,572
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Louisiana's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Easy 5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $70,000 Easy 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 | $59,547 | 15% |
| Californiano state tax | $59,547 | 15% |
| Floridano state tax | $59,547 | 15% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $59,547 | 15% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $59,547 | 15% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $59,547 | 15% |
| Texasno state tax | $59,547 | 15% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $59,547 | 15% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $59,547 | 15% |
| Arizona | $57,797 | 17% |
| North Dakota | $57,797 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | $57,398 | 18% |
| Indiana | $57,342 | 18% |
| Ohio | $57,097 | 18% |
| Kentucky | $56,747 | 19% |
| Louisiana(this game) | $56,572 | 19% |
| Michigan | $56,572 | 19% |
| Arkansas | $56,467 | 19% |
| Colorado | $56,467 | 19% |
| North Carolina | $56,397 | 19% |
| Utah | $56,292 | 20% |
| Oklahoma | $56,222 | 20% |
| Missouri | $56,187 | 20% |
| Illinois | $56,082 | 20% |
| Alabama | $56,047 | 20% |
| Massachusetts | $56,047 | 20% |
| Mississippi | $56,047 | 20% |
| West Virginia | $55,963 | 20% |
| Georgia | $55,704 | 20% |
| Kansas | $55,557 | 21% |
| Maryland | $55,522 | 21% |
| Virginia | $55,522 | 21% |
| Idaho | $55,487 | 21% |
| Nebraska | $55,459 | 21% |
| Montana | $55,417 | 21% |
| New Mexico | $55,417 | 21% |
| Rhode Island | $55,354 | 21% |
| Iowa | $55,347 | 21% |
| South Carolina | $55,067 | 21% |
| Delaware | $54,927 | 22% |
| Connecticut | $54,654 | 22% |
| Maine | $54,542 | 22% |
| Wisconsin | $54,192 | 23% |
| Vermont | $53,422 | 24% |
| Minnesota | $52,652 | 25% |
| Oregon | $52,617 | 25% |
| District of Columbia | $52,022 | 26% |
| New Jersey | $52,022 | 26% |
| New York | $51,917 | 26% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Easy 5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Easy 5 jackpot in Louisiana?
On a $70,000 Easy 5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $10,453 in federal tax and $2,975 in Louisiana state tax, leaving roughly $56,572.
Does Louisiana tax Easy 5 lottery winnings?
Yes — Louisiana withholds about 4.25% in state tax on Easy 5 winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Easy 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.
