Hit 5
Latest draw · Friday, October 9, 2026
Hit 5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Hit 5 prize after federal and Washington state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $315,000
- Federal tax
- − $80,625
- State tax (Washington · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $234,375
🎉 Washington doesn't tax lottery winnings — you only pay federal tax on your Hit 5 prize.
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Washington's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Hit 5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $315,000 Hit 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 | $234,375 | 26% |
| Californiano state tax | $234,375 | 26% |
| Floridano state tax | $234,375 | 26% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $234,375 | 26% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $234,375 | 26% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $234,375 | 26% |
| Texasno state tax | $234,375 | 26% |
| Washingtonno state tax(this game) | $234,375 | 26% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $234,375 | 26% |
| Arizona | $226,500 | 28% |
| North Dakota | $226,500 | 28% |
| Pennsylvania | $224,705 | 29% |
| Indiana | $224,453 | 29% |
| Ohio | $223,350 | 29% |
| Kentucky | $221,775 | 30% |
| Louisiana | $220,988 | 30% |
| Michigan | $220,988 | 30% |
| Arkansas | $220,515 | 30% |
| Colorado | $220,515 | 30% |
| North Carolina | $220,200 | 30% |
| Utah | $219,728 | 30% |
| Oklahoma | $219,413 | 30% |
| Missouri | $219,255 | 30% |
| Illinois | $218,783 | 31% |
| Alabama | $218,625 | 31% |
| Massachusetts | $218,625 | 31% |
| Mississippi | $218,625 | 31% |
| West Virginia | $218,247 | 31% |
| Georgia | $217,082 | 31% |
| Kansas | $216,420 | 31% |
| Maryland | $216,263 | 31% |
| Virginia | $216,263 | 31% |
| Idaho | $216,105 | 31% |
| Nebraska | $215,979 | 31% |
| Montana | $215,790 | 31% |
| New Mexico | $215,790 | 31% |
| Rhode Island | $215,507 | 32% |
| Iowa | $215,475 | 32% |
| South Carolina | $214,215 | 32% |
| Delaware | $213,585 | 32% |
| Connecticut | $212,357 | 33% |
| Maine | $211,853 | 33% |
| Wisconsin | $210,278 | 33% |
| Vermont | $206,813 | 34% |
| Minnesota | $203,348 | 35% |
| Oregon | $203,190 | 35% |
| District of Columbia | $200,513 | 36% |
| New Jersey | $200,513 | 36% |
| New York | $200,040 | 36% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Hit 5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Hit 5 jackpot in Washington?
On a $315,000 Hit 5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $80,625 in federal tax and no Washington state tax, leaving roughly $234,375.
Does Washington tax Hit 5 lottery winnings?
No — Washington does not tax lottery winnings, so you only pay federal tax on a Hit 5 prize.
Should I take the Hit 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.