The Pick
Latest draw · Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Pick Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a The Pick prize after federal and Arizona state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $2,100,000
- Federal tax
- − $735,188
- State tax (Arizona · 2.5%)
- − $52,500
- Net take-home
- $1,312,312
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Arizona's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
The Pick take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $2,100,000 The Pick 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 | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| Californiano state tax | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| Floridano state tax | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| Texasno state tax | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $1,364,812 | 35% |
| Arizona(this game) | $1,312,312 | 38% |
| North Dakota | $1,312,312 | 38% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,300,342 | 38% |
| Indiana | $1,298,662 | 38% |
| Ohio | $1,291,312 | 39% |
| Kentucky | $1,280,812 | 39% |
| Louisiana | $1,275,562 | 39% |
| Michigan | $1,275,562 | 39% |
| Arkansas | $1,272,412 | 39% |
| Colorado | $1,272,412 | 39% |
| North Carolina | $1,270,312 | 40% |
| Utah | $1,267,162 | 40% |
| Oklahoma | $1,265,062 | 40% |
| Missouri | $1,264,012 | 40% |
| Illinois | $1,260,862 | 40% |
| Alabama | $1,259,812 | 40% |
| Massachusetts | $1,259,812 | 40% |
| Mississippi | $1,259,812 | 40% |
| West Virginia | $1,257,292 | 40% |
| Georgia | $1,249,522 | 40% |
| Kansas | $1,245,112 | 41% |
| Maryland | $1,244,062 | 41% |
| Virginia | $1,244,062 | 41% |
| Idaho | $1,243,012 | 41% |
| Nebraska | $1,242,172 | 41% |
| Montana | $1,240,912 | 41% |
| New Mexico | $1,240,912 | 41% |
| Rhode Island | $1,239,022 | 41% |
| Iowa | $1,238,812 | 41% |
| South Carolina | $1,230,412 | 41% |
| Delaware | $1,226,212 | 42% |
| Connecticut | $1,218,022 | 42% |
| Maine | $1,214,662 | 42% |
| Wisconsin | $1,204,162 | 43% |
| Vermont | $1,181,062 | 44% |
| Minnesota | $1,157,962 | 45% |
| Oregon | $1,156,912 | 45% |
| District of Columbia | $1,139,062 | 46% |
| New Jersey | $1,139,062 | 46% |
| New York | $1,135,912 | 46% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
The Pick tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a The Pick jackpot in Arizona?
On a $2,100,000 The Pick jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $735,188 in federal tax and $52,500 in Arizona state tax, leaving roughly $1,312,312.
Does Arizona tax The Pick lottery winnings?
Yes — Arizona withholds about 2.5% in state tax on The Pick winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the The Pick 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.
