5 Card Cash Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a 5 Card Cash prize after federal and New Jersey state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $1,000,000
- Federal tax
- − $328,188
- State tax (New Jersey · 10.75%)
- − $107,500
- Net take-home
- $564,312
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and New Jersey's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
5 Card Cash tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a 5 Card Cash jackpot in New Jersey?
On a $1,000,000 5 Card Cash jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $328,188 in federal tax and $107,500 in New Jersey state tax, leaving roughly $564,312.
Does New Jersey tax 5 Card Cash lottery winnings?
Yes — New Jersey withholds about 10.75% in state tax on 5 Card Cash winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the 5 Card Cash 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.