Powerball
Latest draw · Saturday, October 10, 2026 · double_play
Powerball Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Powerball prize after federal and Virginia state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $444,000,000
- Federal tax
- − $164,238,188
- State tax (Virginia · 5.75%)
- − $25,530,000
- Net take-home
- $254,231,812
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.
Powerball take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $444,000,000 Powerball 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 | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| Californiano state tax | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| Floridano state tax | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| Texasno state tax | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $279,761,812 | 37% |
| Arizona | $268,661,812 | 39% |
| North Dakota | $268,661,812 | 39% |
| Pennsylvania | $266,131,012 | 40% |
| Indiana | $265,775,812 | 40% |
| Ohio | $264,221,812 | 40% |
| Kentucky | $262,001,812 | 41% |
| Louisiana | $260,891,812 | 41% |
| Michigan | $260,891,812 | 41% |
| Arkansas | $260,225,812 | 41% |
| Colorado | $260,225,812 | 41% |
| North Carolina | $259,781,812 | 41% |
| Utah | $259,115,812 | 42% |
| Oklahoma | $258,671,812 | 42% |
| Missouri | $258,449,812 | 42% |
| Illinois | $257,783,812 | 42% |
| Alabama | $257,561,812 | 42% |
| Massachusetts | $257,561,812 | 42% |
| Mississippi | $257,561,812 | 42% |
| West Virginia | $257,029,012 | 42% |
| Georgia | $255,386,212 | 42% |
| Kansas | $254,453,812 | 43% |
| Maryland | $254,231,812 | 43% |
| Virginia(this game) | $254,231,812 | 43% |
| Idaho | $254,009,812 | 43% |
| Nebraska | $253,832,212 | 43% |
| Montana | $253,565,812 | 43% |
| New Mexico | $253,565,812 | 43% |
| Rhode Island | $253,166,212 | 43% |
| Iowa | $253,121,812 | 43% |
| South Carolina | $251,345,812 | 43% |
| Delaware | $250,457,812 | 44% |
| Connecticut | $248,726,212 | 44% |
| Maine | $248,015,812 | 44% |
| Wisconsin | $245,795,812 | 45% |
| Vermont | $240,911,812 | 46% |
| Minnesota | $236,027,812 | 47% |
| Oregon | $235,805,812 | 47% |
| District of Columbia | $232,031,812 | 48% |
| New Jersey | $232,031,812 | 48% |
| New York | $231,365,812 | 48% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Powerball tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Powerball jackpot in Virginia?
On a $444,000,000 Powerball jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $164,238,188 in federal tax and $25,530,000 in Virginia state tax, leaving roughly $254,231,812.
Does Virginia tax Powerball lottery winnings?
Yes — Virginia withholds about 5.75% in state tax on Powerball winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Powerball 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.