Texas Two Step
Latest draw · Thursday, October 8, 2026
Texas Two Step Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Texas Two Step prize after federal and Texas state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $200,000
- Federal tax
- − $41,687
- State tax (Texas · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $158,314
🎉 Texas doesn't tax lottery winnings — you only pay federal tax on your Texas Two Step prize.
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Texas's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Texas Two Step take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $200,000 Texas Two Step 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 | $158,314 | 21% |
| Californiano state tax | $158,314 | 21% |
| Floridano state tax | $158,314 | 21% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $158,314 | 21% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $158,314 | 21% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $158,314 | 21% |
| Texasno state tax(this game) | $158,314 | 21% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $158,314 | 21% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $158,314 | 21% |
| Arizona | $153,314 | 23% |
| North Dakota | $153,314 | 23% |
| Pennsylvania | $152,174 | 24% |
| Indiana | $152,014 | 24% |
| Ohio | $151,314 | 24% |
| Kentucky | $150,314 | 25% |
| Louisiana | $149,814 | 25% |
| Michigan | $149,814 | 25% |
| Arkansas | $149,514 | 25% |
| Colorado | $149,514 | 25% |
| North Carolina | $149,314 | 25% |
| Utah | $149,014 | 25% |
| Oklahoma | $148,814 | 26% |
| Missouri | $148,714 | 26% |
| Illinois | $148,414 | 26% |
| Alabama | $148,314 | 26% |
| Massachusetts | $148,314 | 26% |
| Mississippi | $148,314 | 26% |
| West Virginia | $148,074 | 26% |
| Georgia | $147,334 | 26% |
| Kansas | $146,914 | 27% |
| Maryland | $146,814 | 27% |
| Virginia | $146,814 | 27% |
| Idaho | $146,714 | 27% |
| Nebraska | $146,634 | 27% |
| Montana | $146,514 | 27% |
| New Mexico | $146,514 | 27% |
| Rhode Island | $146,334 | 27% |
| Iowa | $146,314 | 27% |
| South Carolina | $145,514 | 27% |
| Delaware | $145,114 | 27% |
| Connecticut | $144,334 | 28% |
| Maine | $144,014 | 28% |
| Wisconsin | $143,014 | 28% |
| Vermont | $140,814 | 30% |
| Minnesota | $138,614 | 31% |
| Oregon | $138,514 | 31% |
| District of Columbia | $136,814 | 32% |
| New Jersey | $136,814 | 32% |
| New York | $136,514 | 32% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Texas Two Step tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Texas Two Step jackpot in Texas?
On a $200,000 Texas Two Step jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $41,687 in federal tax and no Texas state tax, leaving roughly $158,314.
Does Texas tax Texas Two Step lottery winnings?
No — Texas does not tax lottery winnings, so you only pay federal tax on a Texas Two Step prize.
Should I take the Texas Two Step 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.
