Badger5
Latest draw · Sunday, October 4, 2026
Badger5 Tax Calculator
See what you'd really take home from a Badger5 prize after federal and Wisconsin state tax — as a lump sum or a 30-year annuity.
- Prize (lump-sum cash)
- $10,000
- Federal tax
- − $1,000
- State tax (Wisconsin · 7.65%)
- − $765
- Net take-home
- $8,235
Estimate only — uses single-filer federal brackets and Wisconsin's top lottery-withholding rate. Actual tax depends on your total income, filing status and deductions. Not tax advice.
Badger5 take-home by state
What you'd keep from a $10,000 Badger5 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 | $9,000 | 10% |
| Californiano state tax | $9,000 | 10% |
| Floridano state tax | $9,000 | 10% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $9,000 | 10% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $9,000 | 10% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $9,000 | 10% |
| Texasno state tax | $9,000 | 10% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $9,000 | 10% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $9,000 | 10% |
| Arizona | $8,750 | 13% |
| North Dakota | $8,750 | 13% |
| Pennsylvania | $8,693 | 13% |
| Indiana | $8,685 | 13% |
| Ohio | $8,650 | 14% |
| Kentucky | $8,600 | 14% |
| Louisiana | $8,575 | 14% |
| Michigan | $8,575 | 14% |
| Arkansas | $8,560 | 14% |
| Colorado | $8,560 | 14% |
| North Carolina | $8,550 | 14% |
| Utah | $8,535 | 15% |
| Oklahoma | $8,525 | 15% |
| Missouri | $8,520 | 15% |
| Illinois | $8,505 | 15% |
| Alabama | $8,500 | 15% |
| Massachusetts | $8,500 | 15% |
| Mississippi | $8,500 | 15% |
| West Virginia | $8,488 | 15% |
| Georgia | $8,451 | 15% |
| Kansas | $8,430 | 16% |
| Maryland | $8,425 | 16% |
| Virginia | $8,425 | 16% |
| Idaho | $8,420 | 16% |
| Nebraska | $8,416 | 16% |
| Montana | $8,410 | 16% |
| New Mexico | $8,410 | 16% |
| Rhode Island | $8,401 | 16% |
| Iowa | $8,400 | 16% |
| South Carolina | $8,360 | 16% |
| Delaware | $8,340 | 17% |
| Connecticut | $8,301 | 17% |
| Maine | $8,285 | 17% |
| Wisconsin(this game) | $8,235 | 18% |
| Vermont | $8,125 | 19% |
| Minnesota | $8,015 | 20% |
| Oregon | $8,010 | 20% |
| District of Columbia | $7,925 | 21% |
| New Jersey | $7,925 | 21% |
| New York | $7,910 | 21% |
Assumes you claim as a resident of that state. Estimate only, single-filer brackets. Not tax advice.
Badger5 tax FAQ
How much tax do you pay on a Badger5 jackpot in Wisconsin?
On a $10,000 Badger5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $1,000 in federal tax and $765 in Wisconsin state tax, leaving roughly $8,235.
Does Wisconsin tax Badger5 lottery winnings?
Yes — Wisconsin withholds about 7.65% in state tax on Badger5 winnings, on top of federal tax.
Should I take the Badger5 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.