Dakota Cash
Latest draw · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Dakota Cash Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Dakota Cash prize after federal and South Dakota state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $164,000
- Federal tax
- − $32,403
- State tax (South Dakota · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $131,598
🎉 South Dakota doesn't tax lottery winnings — you only pay federal tax on your Dakota Cash prize.
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and South Dakota's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Dakota Cash tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Dakota Cash jackpot in South Dakota?
On a $164,000 Dakota Cash jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $32,403 in federal tax and no South Dakota state tax, leaving roughly $131,598.
Does South Dakota tax Dakota Cash lottery winnings?
No — South Dakota does not tax lottery winnings, so you only pay federal tax on a Dakota Cash prize.
Should I take the Dakota 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.