Hit 5
Latest draw · Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Hit 5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Hit 5 prize after federal and Washington state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $165,000
- Federal tax
- − $32,643
- State tax (Washington · 0%)
- − $0
- Net take-home
- $132,358
🎉 Washington doesn't tax lottery winnings — you only pay federal tax on your Hit 5 prize.
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Washington's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Hit 5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $165,000 Hit 5 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 | $132,358 | 20% |
| Californiano state tax | $132,358 | 20% |
| Floridano state tax | $132,358 | 20% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $132,358 | 20% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $132,358 | 20% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $132,358 | 20% |
| Texasno state tax | $132,358 | 20% |
| Washingtonno state tax(this game) | $132,358 | 20% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $132,358 | 20% |
| Arizona | $128,233 | 22% |
| North Dakota | $128,233 | 22% |
| Pennsylvania | $127,292 | 23% |
| Indiana | $127,160 | 23% |
| Ohio | $126,583 | 23% |
| Kentucky | $125,758 | 24% |
| Louisiana | $125,345 | 24% |
| Michigan | $125,345 | 24% |
| Arkansas | $125,098 | 24% |
| Colorado | $125,098 | 24% |
| North Carolina | $124,933 | 24% |
| Utah | $124,685 | 24% |
| Oklahoma | $124,520 | 25% |
| Missouri | $124,438 | 25% |
| Illinois | $124,190 | 25% |
| Alabama | $124,108 | 25% |
| Massachusetts | $124,108 | 25% |
| Mississippi | $124,108 | 25% |
| West Virginia | $123,910 | 25% |
| Georgia | $123,299 | 25% |
| Kansas | $122,953 | 25% |
| Maryland | $122,870 | 26% |
| Virginia | $122,870 | 26% |
| Idaho | $122,788 | 26% |
| Nebraska | $122,722 | 26% |
| Montana | $122,623 | 26% |
| New Mexico | $122,623 | 26% |
| Rhode Island | $122,474 | 26% |
| Iowa | $122,458 | 26% |
| South Carolina | $121,798 | 26% |
| Delaware | $121,468 | 26% |
| Connecticut | $120,824 | 27% |
| Maine | $120,560 | 27% |
| Wisconsin | $119,735 | 27% |
| Vermont | $117,920 | 29% |
| Minnesota | $116,105 | 30% |
| Oregon | $116,023 | 30% |
| District of Columbia | $114,620 | 31% |
| New Jersey | $114,620 | 31% |
| New York | $114,373 | 31% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Hit 5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Hit 5 jackpot in Washington?
On a $165,000 Hit 5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $32,643 in federal tax and no Washington state tax, leaving roughly $132,358.
Does Washington tax Hit 5 lottery winnings?
No — Washington does not tax lottery winnings, so you only pay federal tax on a Hit 5 prize.
Should I take the Hit 5 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.