Badger5
Latest draw · Wednesday, August 19, 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)
- $15,000
- Federal tax
- − $1,568
- State tax (Wisconsin · 7.65%)
- − $1,148
- Net take-home
- $12,285
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 $15,000 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 | $13,432 | 10% |
| Californiano state tax | $13,432 | 10% |
| Floridano state tax | $13,432 | 10% |
| New Hampshireno state tax | $13,432 | 10% |
| South Dakotano state tax | $13,432 | 10% |
| Tennesseeno state tax | $13,432 | 10% |
| Texasno state tax | $13,432 | 10% |
| Washingtonno state tax | $13,432 | 10% |
| Wyomingno state tax | $13,432 | 10% |
| Arizona | $13,057 | 13% |
| North Dakota | $13,057 | 13% |
| Pennsylvania | $12,972 | 14% |
| Indiana | $12,960 | 14% |
| Ohio | $12,907 | 14% |
| Kentucky | $12,832 | 14% |
| Louisiana | $12,795 | 15% |
| Michigan | $12,795 | 15% |
| Arkansas | $12,772 | 15% |
| Colorado | $12,772 | 15% |
| North Carolina | $12,757 | 15% |
| Utah | $12,735 | 15% |
| Oklahoma | $12,720 | 15% |
| Missouri | $12,712 | 15% |
| Illinois | $12,690 | 15% |
| Alabama | $12,682 | 15% |
| Massachusetts | $12,682 | 15% |
| Mississippi | $12,682 | 15% |
| West Virginia | $12,664 | 16% |
| Georgia | $12,609 | 16% |
| Kansas | $12,577 | 16% |
| Maryland | $12,570 | 16% |
| Virginia | $12,570 | 16% |
| Idaho | $12,562 | 16% |
| Nebraska | $12,556 | 16% |
| Montana | $12,547 | 16% |
| New Mexico | $12,547 | 16% |
| Rhode Island | $12,534 | 16% |
| Iowa | $12,532 | 16% |
| South Carolina | $12,472 | 17% |
| Delaware | $12,442 | 17% |
| Connecticut | $12,384 | 17% |
| Maine | $12,360 | 18% |
| Wisconsin(this game) | $12,285 | 18% |
| Vermont | $12,120 | 19% |
| Minnesota | $11,955 | 20% |
| Oregon | $11,947 | 20% |
| District of Columbia | $11,820 | 21% |
| New Jersey | $11,820 | 21% |
| New York | $11,797 | 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 $15,000 Badger5 jackpot taken as a lump sum, you'd pay about $1,568 in federal tax and $1,148 in Wisconsin state tax, leaving roughly $12,285.
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.