Lotto
Latest draw · Saturday, August 22, 2026
Lotto Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Lotto prize after federal and Florida state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $2,000,000
- Federal tax
- − $698,188
- State tax (Florida · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $1,301,812
🎉 Florida doesn't tax lottery winnings — you only pay federal tax on your Lotto prize.
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Florida's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Lotto take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $2,000,000 Lotto 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 | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| Californiano state tax | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| Floridano state tax(this game) | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| Texasno state tax | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $1,301,812 | 35% |
| Arizona | $1,251,812 | 37% |
| North Dakota | $1,251,812 | 37% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,240,412 | 38% |
| Indiana | $1,238,812 | 38% |
| Ohio | $1,231,812 | 38% |
| Kentucky | $1,221,812 | 39% |
| Louisiana | $1,216,812 | 39% |
| Michigan | $1,216,812 | 39% |
| Arkansas | $1,213,812 | 39% |
| Colorado | $1,213,812 | 39% |
| North Carolina | $1,211,812 | 39% |
| Utah | $1,208,812 | 40% |
| Oklahoma | $1,206,812 | 40% |
| Missouri | $1,205,812 | 40% |
| Illinois | $1,202,812 | 40% |
| Alabama | $1,201,812 | 40% |
| Massachusetts | $1,201,812 | 40% |
| Mississippi | $1,201,812 | 40% |
| West Virginia | $1,199,412 | 40% |
| Georgia | $1,192,012 | 40% |
| Kansas | $1,187,812 | 41% |
| Maryland | $1,186,812 | 41% |
| Virginia | $1,186,812 | 41% |
| Idaho | $1,185,812 | 41% |
| Nebraska | $1,185,012 | 41% |
| Montana | $1,183,812 | 41% |
| New Mexico | $1,183,812 | 41% |
| Rhode Island | $1,182,012 | 41% |
| Iowa | $1,181,812 | 41% |
| South Carolina | $1,173,812 | 41% |
| Delaware | $1,169,812 | 42% |
| Connecticut | $1,162,012 | 42% |
| Maine | $1,158,812 | 42% |
| Wisconsin | $1,148,812 | 43% |
| Vermont | $1,126,812 | 44% |
| Minnesota | $1,104,812 | 45% |
| Oregon | $1,103,812 | 45% |
| District of Columbia | $1,086,812 | 46% |
| New Jersey | $1,086,812 | 46% |
| New York | $1,083,812 | 46% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Lotto tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Lotto jackpot in Florida?
On a $2,000,000 Lotto jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $698,188 in federal tax and no Florida state tax, leaving roughly $1,301,812.
Does Florida tax Lotto lottery winnings?
No — Florida does not tax lottery winnings, so you only pay federal tax on a Lotto prize.
Should I take the Lotto 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.
