Cash5
Latest draw · Friday, October 9, 2026
Cash5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Cash5 prize after federal and North Carolina state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $110,000
- Federal tax
- − $19,443
- State tax (North Carolina · 4.5%)
- − $4,950
- Net take-home
- $85,608
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and North Carolina's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Cash5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $110,000 Cash5 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 | $90,558 | 18% |
| Californiano state tax | $90,558 | 18% |
| Floridano state tax | $90,558 | 18% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $90,558 | 18% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $90,558 | 18% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $90,558 | 18% |
| Texasno state tax | $90,558 | 18% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $90,558 | 18% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $90,558 | 18% |
| Arizona | $87,808 | 20% |
| North Dakota | $87,808 | 20% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,181 | 21% |
| Indiana | $87,093 | 21% |
| Ohio | $86,708 | 21% |
| Kentucky | $86,158 | 22% |
| Louisiana | $85,883 | 22% |
| Michigan | $85,883 | 22% |
| Arkansas | $85,718 | 22% |
| Colorado | $85,718 | 22% |
| North Carolina(this game) | $85,608 | 22% |
| Utah | $85,443 | 22% |
| Oklahoma | $85,333 | 22% |
| Missouri | $85,278 | 22% |
| Illinois | $85,113 | 23% |
| Alabama | $85,058 | 23% |
| Massachusetts | $85,058 | 23% |
| Mississippi | $85,058 | 23% |
| West Virginia | $84,926 | 23% |
| Georgia | $84,519 | 23% |
| Kansas | $84,288 | 23% |
| Maryland | $84,233 | 23% |
| Virginia | $84,233 | 23% |
| Idaho | $84,178 | 23% |
| Nebraska | $84,134 | 24% |
| Montana | $84,068 | 24% |
| New Mexico | $84,068 | 24% |
| Rhode Island | $83,969 | 24% |
| Iowa | $83,958 | 24% |
| South Carolina | $83,518 | 24% |
| Delaware | $83,298 | 24% |
| Connecticut | $82,869 | 25% |
| Maine | $82,693 | 25% |
| Wisconsin | $82,143 | 25% |
| Vermont | $80,933 | 26% |
| Minnesota | $79,723 | 28% |
| Oregon | $79,668 | 28% |
| District of Columbia | $78,733 | 28% |
| New Jersey | $78,733 | 28% |
| New York | $78,568 | 29% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Cash5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Cash5 jackpot in North Carolina?
On a $110,000 Cash5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $19,443 in federal tax and $4,950 in North Carolina state tax, leaving roughly $85,608.
Does North Carolina tax Cash5 lottery winnings?
Yes — North Carolina withholds about 4.5% in state tax on Cash5 winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Cash5 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.