Easy 5
Latest draw · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Easy 5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Easy 5 prize after federal and Louisiana state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $50,000
- Federal tax
- − $6,053
- State tax (Louisiana · 4.25%)
- − $2,125
- Net take-home
- $41,822
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Louisiana's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Easy 5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $50,000 Easy 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 | $43,947 | 12% |
| Californiano state tax | $43,947 | 12% |
| Floridano state tax | $43,947 | 12% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $43,947 | 12% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $43,947 | 12% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $43,947 | 12% |
| Texasno state tax | $43,947 | 12% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $43,947 | 12% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $43,947 | 12% |
| Arizona | $42,697 | 15% |
| North Dakota | $42,697 | 15% |
| Pennsylvania | $42,412 | 15% |
| Indiana | $42,372 | 15% |
| Ohio | $42,197 | 16% |
| Kentucky | $41,947 | 16% |
| Louisiana(this game) | $41,822 | 16% |
| Michigan | $41,822 | 16% |
| Arkansas | $41,747 | 17% |
| Colorado | $41,747 | 17% |
| North Carolina | $41,697 | 17% |
| Utah | $41,622 | 17% |
| Oklahoma | $41,572 | 17% |
| Missouri | $41,547 | 17% |
| Illinois | $41,472 | 17% |
| Alabama | $41,447 | 17% |
| Massachusetts | $41,447 | 17% |
| Mississippi | $41,447 | 17% |
| West Virginia | $41,387 | 17% |
| Georgia | $41,202 | 18% |
| Kansas | $41,097 | 18% |
| Maryland | $41,072 | 18% |
| Virginia | $41,072 | 18% |
| Idaho | $41,047 | 18% |
| Nebraska | $41,027 | 18% |
| Montana | $40,997 | 18% |
| New Mexico | $40,997 | 18% |
| Rhode Island | $40,952 | 18% |
| Iowa | $40,947 | 18% |
| South Carolina | $40,747 | 19% |
| Delaware | $40,647 | 19% |
| Connecticut | $40,452 | 19% |
| Maine | $40,372 | 19% |
| Wisconsin | $40,122 | 20% |
| Vermont | $39,572 | 21% |
| Minnesota | $39,022 | 22% |
| Oregon | $38,997 | 22% |
| District of Columbia | $38,572 | 23% |
| New Jersey | $38,572 | 23% |
| New York | $38,497 | 23% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Easy 5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Easy 5 jackpot in Louisiana?
On a $50,000 Easy 5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $6,053 in federal tax and $2,125 in Louisiana state tax, leaving roughly $41,822.
Does Louisiana tax Easy 5 lottery winnings?
Yes — Louisiana withholds about 4.25% in state tax on Easy 5 winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Easy 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.
