Fantasy 5
Latest draw · Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Fantasy 5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Fantasy 5 prize after federal and California state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $61,000
- Federal tax
- − $8,473
- State tax (California · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $52,527
🎉 California doesn't tax lottery winnings — you only pay federal tax on your Fantasy 5 prize.
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and California's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Fantasy 5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $61,000 Fantasy 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 | $52,527 | 14% |
| Californiano state tax(this game) | $52,527 | 14% |
| Floridano state tax | $52,527 | 14% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $52,527 | 14% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $52,527 | 14% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $52,527 | 14% |
| Texasno state tax | $52,527 | 14% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $52,527 | 14% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $52,527 | 14% |
| Arizona | $51,002 | 16% |
| North Dakota | $51,002 | 16% |
| Pennsylvania | $50,654 | 17% |
| Indiana | $50,606 | 17% |
| Ohio | $50,392 | 17% |
| Kentucky | $50,087 | 18% |
| Louisiana | $49,935 | 18% |
| Michigan | $49,935 | 18% |
| Arkansas | $49,843 | 18% |
| Colorado | $49,843 | 18% |
| North Carolina | $49,782 | 18% |
| Utah | $49,691 | 19% |
| Oklahoma | $49,630 | 19% |
| Missouri | $49,599 | 19% |
| Illinois | $49,508 | 19% |
| Alabama | $49,477 | 19% |
| Massachusetts | $49,477 | 19% |
| Mississippi | $49,477 | 19% |
| West Virginia | $49,404 | 19% |
| Georgia | $49,178 | 19% |
| Kansas | $49,050 | 20% |
| Maryland | $49,020 | 20% |
| Virginia | $49,020 | 20% |
| Idaho | $48,989 | 20% |
| Nebraska | $48,965 | 20% |
| Montana | $48,928 | 20% |
| New Mexico | $48,928 | 20% |
| Rhode Island | $48,873 | 20% |
| Iowa | $48,867 | 20% |
| South Carolina | $48,623 | 20% |
| Delaware | $48,501 | 20% |
| Connecticut | $48,263 | 21% |
| Maine | $48,166 | 21% |
| Wisconsin | $47,861 | 22% |
| Vermont | $47,190 | 23% |
| Minnesota | $46,519 | 24% |
| Oregon | $46,488 | 24% |
| District of Columbia | $45,970 | 25% |
| New Jersey | $45,970 | 25% |
| New York | $45,878 | 25% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Fantasy 5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Fantasy 5 jackpot in California?
On a $61,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $8,473 in federal tax and no California state tax, leaving roughly $52,527.
Does California tax Fantasy 5 lottery winnings?
No — California does not tax lottery winnings, so you only pay federal tax on a Fantasy 5 prize.
Should I take the Fantasy 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.
