Tristate Megabucks Plus
Latest draw · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Tristate Megabucks Plus Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Tristate Megabucks Plus prize after federal and Vermont state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $1,850,000
- Federal tax
- − $642,688
- State tax (Vermont · 8.75%)
- − $161,875
- Net take-home
- $1,045,437
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Vermont's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Tristate Megabucks Plus take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $1,850,000 Tristate Megabucks Plus 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 | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| Californiano state tax | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| Floridano state tax | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| Texasno state tax | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $1,207,312 | 35% |
| Arizona | $1,161,062 | 37% |
| North Dakota | $1,161,062 | 37% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,150,517 | 38% |
| Indiana | $1,149,037 | 38% |
| Ohio | $1,142,562 | 38% |
| Kentucky | $1,133,312 | 39% |
| Louisiana | $1,128,687 | 39% |
| Michigan | $1,128,687 | 39% |
| Arkansas | $1,125,912 | 39% |
| Colorado | $1,125,912 | 39% |
| North Carolina | $1,124,062 | 39% |
| Utah | $1,121,287 | 39% |
| Oklahoma | $1,119,437 | 39% |
| Missouri | $1,118,512 | 40% |
| Illinois | $1,115,737 | 40% |
| Alabama | $1,114,812 | 40% |
| Massachusetts | $1,114,812 | 40% |
| Mississippi | $1,114,812 | 40% |
| West Virginia | $1,112,592 | 40% |
| Georgia | $1,105,747 | 40% |
| Kansas | $1,101,862 | 40% |
| Maryland | $1,100,937 | 40% |
| Virginia | $1,100,937 | 40% |
| Idaho | $1,100,012 | 41% |
| Nebraska | $1,099,272 | 41% |
| Montana | $1,098,162 | 41% |
| New Mexico | $1,098,162 | 41% |
| Rhode Island | $1,096,497 | 41% |
| Iowa | $1,096,312 | 41% |
| South Carolina | $1,088,912 | 41% |
| Delaware | $1,085,212 | 41% |
| Connecticut | $1,077,997 | 42% |
| Maine | $1,075,037 | 42% |
| Wisconsin | $1,065,787 | 42% |
| Vermont(this game) | $1,045,437 | 43% |
| Minnesota | $1,025,087 | 45% |
| Oregon | $1,024,162 | 45% |
| District of Columbia | $1,008,437 | 45% |
| New Jersey | $1,008,437 | 45% |
| New York | $1,005,662 | 46% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Tristate Megabucks Plus tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Tristate Megabucks Plus jackpot in Vermont?
On a $1,850,000 Tristate Megabucks Plus jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $642,688 in federal tax and $161,875 in Vermont state tax, leaving roughly $1,045,437.
Does Vermont tax Tristate Megabucks Plus lottery winnings?
Yes — Vermont withholds about 8.75% in state tax on Tristate Megabucks Plus winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Tristate Megabucks Plus 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.