Dakota Cash
Latest draw · Saturday, October 3, 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)
- $74,000
- Federal tax
- − $11,333
- State tax (South Dakota · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $62,667
🎉 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 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $74,000 Dakota Cash 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 | $62,667 | 15% |
| Californiano state tax | $62,667 | 15% |
| Floridano state tax | $62,667 | 15% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $62,667 | 15% |
| South Dakotano state tax(this game) | $62,667 | 15% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $62,667 | 15% |
| Texasno state tax | $62,667 | 15% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $62,667 | 15% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $62,667 | 15% |
| Arizona | $60,817 | 18% |
| North Dakota | $60,817 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania | $60,395 | 18% |
| Indiana | $60,336 | 18% |
| Ohio | $60,077 | 19% |
| Kentucky | $59,707 | 19% |
| Louisiana | $59,522 | 20% |
| Michigan | $59,522 | 20% |
| Arkansas | $59,411 | 20% |
| Colorado | $59,411 | 20% |
| North Carolina | $59,337 | 20% |
| Utah | $59,226 | 20% |
| Oklahoma | $59,152 | 20% |
| Missouri | $59,115 | 20% |
| Illinois | $59,004 | 20% |
| Alabama | $58,967 | 20% |
| Massachusetts | $58,967 | 20% |
| Mississippi | $58,967 | 20% |
| West Virginia | $58,878 | 20% |
| Georgia | $58,604 | 21% |
| Kansas | $58,449 | 21% |
| Maryland | $58,412 | 21% |
| Virginia | $58,412 | 21% |
| Idaho | $58,375 | 21% |
| Nebraska | $58,345 | 21% |
| Montana | $58,301 | 21% |
| New Mexico | $58,301 | 21% |
| Rhode Island | $58,234 | 21% |
| Iowa | $58,227 | 21% |
| South Carolina | $57,931 | 22% |
| Delaware | $57,783 | 22% |
| Connecticut | $57,494 | 22% |
| Maine | $57,376 | 22% |
| Wisconsin | $57,006 | 23% |
| Vermont | $56,192 | 24% |
| Minnesota | $55,378 | 25% |
| Oregon | $55,341 | 25% |
| District of Columbia | $54,712 | 26% |
| New Jersey | $54,712 | 26% |
| New York | $54,601 | 26% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Dakota Cash tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Dakota Cash jackpot in South Dakota?
On a $74,000 Dakota Cash jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $11,333 in federal tax and no South Dakota state tax, leaving roughly $62,667.
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.