Megabucks Doubler
Latest draw · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Megabucks Doubler Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Megabucks Doubler prize after federal and Massachusetts state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $850,000
- Federal tax
- − $272,688
- State tax (Massachusetts · 5%)
- − $42,500
- Net take-home
- $534,812
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Massachusetts's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Megabucks Doubler take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $850,000 Megabucks Doubler 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 | $577,312 | 32% |
| Californiano state tax | $577,312 | 32% |
| Floridano state tax | $577,312 | 32% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $577,312 | 32% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $577,312 | 32% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $577,312 | 32% |
| Texasno state tax | $577,312 | 32% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $577,312 | 32% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $577,312 | 32% |
| Arizona | $556,062 | 35% |
| North Dakota | $556,062 | 35% |
| Pennsylvania | $551,217 | 35% |
| Indiana | $550,537 | 35% |
| Ohio | $547,562 | 36% |
| Kentucky | $543,312 | 36% |
| Louisiana | $541,187 | 36% |
| Michigan | $541,187 | 36% |
| Arkansas | $539,912 | 36% |
| Colorado | $539,912 | 36% |
| North Carolina | $539,062 | 37% |
| Utah | $537,787 | 37% |
| Oklahoma | $536,937 | 37% |
| Missouri | $536,512 | 37% |
| Illinois | $535,237 | 37% |
| Alabama | $534,812 | 37% |
| Massachusetts(this game) | $534,812 | 37% |
| Mississippi | $534,812 | 37% |
| West Virginia | $533,792 | 37% |
| Georgia | $530,647 | 38% |
| Kansas | $528,862 | 38% |
| Maryland | $528,437 | 38% |
| Virginia | $528,437 | 38% |
| Idaho | $528,012 | 38% |
| Nebraska | $527,672 | 38% |
| Montana | $527,162 | 38% |
| New Mexico | $527,162 | 38% |
| Rhode Island | $526,397 | 38% |
| Iowa | $526,312 | 38% |
| South Carolina | $522,912 | 38% |
| Delaware | $521,212 | 39% |
| Connecticut | $517,897 | 39% |
| Maine | $516,537 | 39% |
| Wisconsin | $512,287 | 40% |
| Vermont | $502,937 | 41% |
| Minnesota | $493,587 | 42% |
| Oregon | $493,162 | 42% |
| District of Columbia | $485,937 | 43% |
| New Jersey | $485,937 | 43% |
| New York | $484,662 | 43% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Megabucks Doubler tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Megabucks Doubler jackpot in Massachusetts?
On a $850,000 Megabucks Doubler jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $272,688 in federal tax and $42,500 in Massachusetts state tax, leaving roughly $534,812.
Does Massachusetts tax Megabucks Doubler lottery winnings?
Yes — Massachusetts withholds about 5% in state tax on Megabucks Doubler winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Megabucks Doubler 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.
