Pick 5
Latest draw · Saturday, October 10, 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)
- $270,000
- Federal tax
- − $64,875
- State tax (Nebraska · 5.84%)
- − $15,768
- Net take-home
- $189,357
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 $270,000 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 | $205,125 | 24% |
| Californiano state tax | $205,125 | 24% |
| Floridano state tax | $205,125 | 24% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $205,125 | 24% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $205,125 | 24% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $205,125 | 24% |
| Texasno state tax | $205,125 | 24% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $205,125 | 24% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $205,125 | 24% |
| Arizona | $198,375 | 27% |
| North Dakota | $198,375 | 27% |
| Pennsylvania | $196,836 | 27% |
| Indiana | $196,620 | 27% |
| Ohio | $195,675 | 28% |
| Kentucky | $194,325 | 28% |
| Louisiana | $193,650 | 28% |
| Michigan | $193,650 | 28% |
| Arkansas | $193,245 | 28% |
| Colorado | $193,245 | 28% |
| North Carolina | $192,975 | 29% |
| Utah | $192,570 | 29% |
| Oklahoma | $192,300 | 29% |
| Missouri | $192,165 | 29% |
| Illinois | $191,760 | 29% |
| Alabama | $191,625 | 29% |
| Massachusetts | $191,625 | 29% |
| Mississippi | $191,625 | 29% |
| West Virginia | $191,301 | 29% |
| Georgia | $190,302 | 30% |
| Kansas | $189,735 | 30% |
| Maryland | $189,600 | 30% |
| Virginia | $189,600 | 30% |
| Idaho | $189,465 | 30% |
| Nebraska(this game) | $189,357 | 30% |
| Montana | $189,195 | 30% |
| New Mexico | $189,195 | 30% |
| Rhode Island | $188,952 | 30% |
| Iowa | $188,925 | 30% |
| South Carolina | $187,845 | 30% |
| Delaware | $187,305 | 31% |
| Connecticut | $186,252 | 31% |
| Maine | $185,820 | 31% |
| Wisconsin | $184,470 | 32% |
| Vermont | $181,500 | 33% |
| Minnesota | $178,530 | 34% |
| Oregon | $178,395 | 34% |
| District of Columbia | $176,100 | 35% |
| New Jersey | $176,100 | 35% |
| New York | $175,695 | 35% |
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 $270,000 Pick 5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $64,875 in federal tax and $15,768 in Nebraska state tax, leaving roughly $189,357.
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.
