Cash5
Latest draw · Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Cash5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Cash5 prize after federal and Virginia state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $210,000
- Federal tax
- − $44,887
- State tax (Virginia · 5.75%)
- − $12,075
- Net take-home
- $153,039
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Virginia'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 $210,000 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 | $165,114 | 21% |
| Californiano state tax | $165,114 | 21% |
| Floridano state tax | $165,114 | 21% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $165,114 | 21% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $165,114 | 21% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $165,114 | 21% |
| Texasno state tax | $165,114 | 21% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $165,114 | 21% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $165,114 | 21% |
| Arizona | $159,864 | 24% |
| North Dakota | $159,864 | 24% |
| Pennsylvania | $158,667 | 24% |
| Indiana | $158,499 | 25% |
| Ohio | $157,764 | 25% |
| Kentucky | $156,714 | 25% |
| Louisiana | $156,189 | 26% |
| Michigan | $156,189 | 26% |
| Arkansas | $155,874 | 26% |
| Colorado | $155,874 | 26% |
| North Carolina | $155,664 | 26% |
| Utah | $155,349 | 26% |
| Oklahoma | $155,139 | 26% |
| Missouri | $155,034 | 26% |
| Illinois | $154,719 | 26% |
| Alabama | $154,614 | 26% |
| Massachusetts | $154,614 | 26% |
| Mississippi | $154,614 | 26% |
| West Virginia | $154,362 | 26% |
| Georgia | $153,585 | 27% |
| Kansas | $153,144 | 27% |
| Maryland | $153,039 | 27% |
| Virginia(this game) | $153,039 | 27% |
| Idaho | $152,934 | 27% |
| Nebraska | $152,850 | 27% |
| Montana | $152,724 | 27% |
| New Mexico | $152,724 | 27% |
| Rhode Island | $152,535 | 27% |
| Iowa | $152,514 | 27% |
| South Carolina | $151,674 | 28% |
| Delaware | $151,254 | 28% |
| Connecticut | $150,435 | 28% |
| Maine | $150,099 | 29% |
| Wisconsin | $149,049 | 29% |
| Vermont | $146,739 | 30% |
| Minnesota | $144,429 | 31% |
| Oregon | $144,324 | 31% |
| District of Columbia | $142,539 | 32% |
| New Jersey | $142,539 | 32% |
| New York | $142,224 | 32% |
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 Virginia?
On a $210,000 Cash5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $44,887 in federal tax and $12,075 in Virginia state tax, leaving roughly $153,039.
Does Virginia tax Cash5 lottery winnings?
Yes — Virginia withholds about 5.75% 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.