Pick 5
Latest draw · Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Pick 5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Pick 5 prize after federal and Nebraska state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $140,000
- Federal tax
- − $26,643
- State tax (Nebraska · 5.84%)
- − $8,176
- Net take-home
- $105,182
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Nebraska's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Pick 5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $140,000 Pick 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 | $113,358 | 19% |
| Californiano state tax | $113,358 | 19% |
| Floridano state tax | $113,358 | 19% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $113,358 | 19% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $113,358 | 19% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $113,358 | 19% |
| Texasno state tax | $113,358 | 19% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $113,358 | 19% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $113,358 | 19% |
| Arizona | $109,858 | 22% |
| North Dakota | $109,858 | 22% |
| Pennsylvania | $109,060 | 22% |
| Indiana | $108,948 | 22% |
| Ohio | $108,458 | 23% |
| Kentucky | $107,758 | 23% |
| Louisiana | $107,408 | 23% |
| Michigan | $107,408 | 23% |
| Arkansas | $107,198 | 23% |
| Colorado | $107,198 | 23% |
| North Carolina | $107,058 | 24% |
| Utah | $106,848 | 24% |
| Oklahoma | $106,708 | 24% |
| Missouri | $106,638 | 24% |
| Illinois | $106,428 | 24% |
| Alabama | $106,358 | 24% |
| Massachusetts | $106,358 | 24% |
| Mississippi | $106,358 | 24% |
| West Virginia | $106,190 | 24% |
| Georgia | $105,672 | 25% |
| Kansas | $105,378 | 25% |
| Maryland | $105,308 | 25% |
| Virginia | $105,308 | 25% |
| Idaho | $105,238 | 25% |
| Nebraska(this game) | $105,182 | 25% |
| Montana | $105,098 | 25% |
| New Mexico | $105,098 | 25% |
| Rhode Island | $104,972 | 25% |
| Iowa | $104,958 | 25% |
| South Carolina | $104,398 | 25% |
| Delaware | $104,118 | 26% |
| Connecticut | $103,572 | 26% |
| Maine | $103,348 | 26% |
| Wisconsin | $102,648 | 27% |
| Vermont | $101,108 | 28% |
| Minnesota | $99,568 | 29% |
| Oregon | $99,498 | 29% |
| District of Columbia | $98,308 | 30% |
| New Jersey | $98,308 | 30% |
| New York | $98,098 | 30% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Pick 5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Pick 5 jackpot in Nebraska?
On a $140,000 Pick 5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $26,643 in federal tax and $8,176 in Nebraska state tax, leaving roughly $105,182.
Does Nebraska tax Pick 5 lottery winnings?
Yes — Nebraska withholds about 5.84% in state tax on Pick 5 winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Pick 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.
