Texas Two Step
Latest draw · Monday, August 17, 2026
Texas Two Step Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Texas Two Step prize after federal and Texas state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $350,000
- Federal tax
- − $92,875
- State tax (Texas · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $257,125
🎉 Texas doesn't tax lottery winnings — you only pay federal tax on your Texas Two Step prize.
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Texas's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Texas Two Step take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $350,000 Texas Two Step 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 | $257,125 | 27% |
| Californiano state tax | $257,125 | 27% |
| Floridano state tax | $257,125 | 27% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $257,125 | 27% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $257,125 | 27% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $257,125 | 27% |
| Texasno state tax(this game) | $257,125 | 27% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $257,125 | 27% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $257,125 | 27% |
| Arizona | $248,375 | 29% |
| North Dakota | $248,375 | 29% |
| Pennsylvania | $246,380 | 30% |
| Indiana | $246,100 | 30% |
| Ohio | $244,875 | 30% |
| Kentucky | $243,125 | 31% |
| Louisiana | $242,250 | 31% |
| Michigan | $242,250 | 31% |
| Arkansas | $241,725 | 31% |
| Colorado | $241,725 | 31% |
| North Carolina | $241,375 | 31% |
| Utah | $240,850 | 31% |
| Oklahoma | $240,500 | 31% |
| Missouri | $240,325 | 31% |
| Illinois | $239,800 | 31% |
| Alabama | $239,625 | 32% |
| Massachusetts | $239,625 | 32% |
| Mississippi | $239,625 | 32% |
| West Virginia | $239,205 | 32% |
| Georgia | $237,910 | 32% |
| Kansas | $237,175 | 32% |
| Maryland | $237,000 | 32% |
| Virginia | $237,000 | 32% |
| Idaho | $236,825 | 32% |
| Nebraska | $236,685 | 32% |
| Montana | $236,475 | 32% |
| New Mexico | $236,475 | 32% |
| Rhode Island | $236,160 | 33% |
| Iowa | $236,125 | 33% |
| South Carolina | $234,725 | 33% |
| Delaware | $234,025 | 33% |
| Connecticut | $232,660 | 34% |
| Maine | $232,100 | 34% |
| Wisconsin | $230,350 | 34% |
| Vermont | $226,500 | 35% |
| Minnesota | $222,650 | 36% |
| Oregon | $222,475 | 36% |
| District of Columbia | $219,500 | 37% |
| New Jersey | $219,500 | 37% |
| New York | $218,975 | 37% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Texas Two Step tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Texas Two Step jackpot in Texas?
On a $350,000 Texas Two Step jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $92,875 in federal tax and no Texas state tax, leaving roughly $257,125.
Does Texas tax Texas Two Step lottery winnings?
No — Texas does not tax lottery winnings, so you only pay federal tax on a Texas Two Step prize.
Should I take the Texas Two Step 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.
