Badger5
Latest draw · Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Badger5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Badger5 prize after federal and Wisconsin state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $94,000
- Federal tax
- − $15,733
- State tax (Wisconsin · 7.65%)
- − $7,191
- Net take-home
- $71,076
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Wisconsin's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Badger5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $94,000 Badger5 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 | $78,267 | 17% |
| Californiano state tax | $78,267 | 17% |
| Floridano state tax | $78,267 | 17% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $78,267 | 17% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $78,267 | 17% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $78,267 | 17% |
| Texasno state tax | $78,267 | 17% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $78,267 | 17% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $78,267 | 17% |
| Arizona | $75,917 | 19% |
| North Dakota | $75,917 | 19% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,381 | 20% |
| Indiana | $75,306 | 20% |
| Ohio | $74,977 | 20% |
| Kentucky | $74,507 | 21% |
| Louisiana | $74,272 | 21% |
| Michigan | $74,272 | 21% |
| Arkansas | $74,131 | 21% |
| Colorado | $74,131 | 21% |
| North Carolina | $74,037 | 21% |
| Utah | $73,896 | 21% |
| Oklahoma | $73,802 | 21% |
| Missouri | $73,755 | 22% |
| Illinois | $73,614 | 22% |
| Alabama | $73,567 | 22% |
| Massachusetts | $73,567 | 22% |
| Mississippi | $73,567 | 22% |
| West Virginia | $73,454 | 22% |
| Georgia | $73,106 | 22% |
| Kansas | $72,909 | 22% |
| Maryland | $72,862 | 22% |
| Virginia | $72,862 | 22% |
| Idaho | $72,815 | 23% |
| Nebraska | $72,777 | 23% |
| Montana | $72,721 | 23% |
| New Mexico | $72,721 | 23% |
| Rhode Island | $72,636 | 23% |
| Iowa | $72,627 | 23% |
| South Carolina | $72,251 | 23% |
| Delaware | $72,063 | 23% |
| Connecticut | $71,696 | 24% |
| Maine | $71,546 | 24% |
| Wisconsin(this game) | $71,076 | 24% |
| Vermont | $70,042 | 25% |
| Minnesota | $69,008 | 27% |
| Oregon | $68,961 | 27% |
| District of Columbia | $68,162 | 27% |
| New Jersey | $68,162 | 27% |
| New York | $68,021 | 28% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Badger5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Badger5 jackpot in Wisconsin?
On a $94,000 Badger5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $15,733 in federal tax and $7,191 in Wisconsin state tax, leaving roughly $71,076.
Does Wisconsin tax Badger5 lottery winnings?
Yes — Wisconsin withholds about 7.65% in state tax on Badger5 winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Badger5 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.