Cash5
Latest draw · Monday, August 24, 2026
Cash5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Cash5 prize after federal and Virginia state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $245,000
- Federal tax
- − $56,125
- State tax (Virginia · 5.75%)
- − $14,088
- Net take-home
- $174,788
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Virginia's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Cash5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $245,000 Cash5 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 | $188,875 | 23% |
| Californiano state tax | $188,875 | 23% |
| Floridano state tax | $188,875 | 23% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $188,875 | 23% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $188,875 | 23% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $188,875 | 23% |
| Texasno state tax | $188,875 | 23% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $188,875 | 23% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $188,875 | 23% |
| Arizona | $182,750 | 25% |
| North Dakota | $182,750 | 25% |
| Pennsylvania | $181,354 | 26% |
| Indiana | $181,158 | 26% |
| Ohio | $180,300 | 26% |
| Kentucky | $179,075 | 27% |
| Louisiana | $178,463 | 27% |
| Michigan | $178,463 | 27% |
| Arkansas | $178,095 | 27% |
| Colorado | $178,095 | 27% |
| North Carolina | $177,850 | 27% |
| Utah | $177,483 | 28% |
| Oklahoma | $177,238 | 28% |
| Missouri | $177,115 | 28% |
| Illinois | $176,748 | 28% |
| Alabama | $176,625 | 28% |
| Massachusetts | $176,625 | 28% |
| Mississippi | $176,625 | 28% |
| West Virginia | $176,331 | 28% |
| Georgia | $175,425 | 28% |
| Kansas | $174,910 | 29% |
| Maryland | $174,788 | 29% |
| Virginia(this game) | $174,788 | 29% |
| Idaho | $174,665 | 29% |
| Nebraska | $174,567 | 29% |
| Montana | $174,420 | 29% |
| New Mexico | $174,420 | 29% |
| Rhode Island | $174,200 | 29% |
| Iowa | $174,175 | 29% |
| South Carolina | $173,195 | 29% |
| Delaware | $172,705 | 30% |
| Connecticut | $171,750 | 30% |
| Maine | $171,358 | 30% |
| Wisconsin | $170,133 | 31% |
| Vermont | $167,438 | 32% |
| Minnesota | $164,743 | 33% |
| Oregon | $164,620 | 33% |
| District of Columbia | $162,538 | 34% |
| New Jersey | $162,538 | 34% |
| New York | $162,170 | 34% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Cash5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Cash5 jackpot in Virginia?
On a $245,000 Cash5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $56,125 in federal tax and $14,088 in Virginia state tax, leaving roughly $174,788.
Does Virginia tax Cash5 lottery winnings?
Yes — Virginia withholds about 5.75% in state tax on Cash5 winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Cash5 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.