Mega Millions Tax Breakdown
Friday, January 30, 2026
Annuity (30 years)
$303,000,000
Cash Option
$136,700,000
After-Tax Payouts by State
Federal tax: 37% marginal rate • Click any state for 30-year schedule
| State | State Tax | Annuity (After Tax) | Cash (After Tax) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2.5% | $184,569,367 | $82,745,312 | |
| Arkansas | 3.9% | $180,327,367 | $80,831,512 | |
| California | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| Colorado | 4% | $180,024,367 | $80,694,812 | |
| Connecticut | 6.99% | $170,964,667 | $76,607,482 | |
| Delaware | 6.6% | $172,146,367 | $77,140,612 | |
| District of Columbia | 8.5% | $166,389,367 | $74,543,312 | |
| Florida | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| Georgia | 5.75% | $174,721,867 | $78,302,562 | |
| Idaho | 6% | $173,964,367 | $77,960,812 | |
| Illinois | 4.95% | $177,145,867 | $79,396,162 | |
| Indiana | 3.15% | $182,599,867 | $81,856,762 | |
| Iowa | 5% | $176,994,367 | $79,327,812 | |
| Kansas | 5% | $176,994,367 | $79,327,812 | |
| Kentucky | 4.5% | $178,509,367 | $80,011,312 | |
| Louisiana | 4.25% | $179,266,867 | $80,353,062 | |
| Maine | 7.15% | $170,479,867 | $76,388,762 | |
| Maryland | 8.75% | $165,631,867 | $74,201,562 | |
| Massachusetts | 5% | $176,994,367 | $79,327,812 | |
| Michigan | 4.25% | $179,266,867 | $80,353,062 | |
| Minnesota | 7.25% | $170,176,867 | $76,252,062 | |
| Missouri | 4% | $180,024,367 | $80,694,812 | |
| Montana | 6.75% | $171,691,867 | $76,935,562 | |
| Nebraska | 5% | $176,994,367 | $79,327,812 | |
| New Hampshire | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| New Jersey | 8% | $167,904,367 | $75,226,812 | |
| New Mexico | 6% | $173,964,367 | $77,960,812 | |
| New York | 8.82% | $165,419,767 | $74,105,872 | |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | $177,751,867 | $79,669,562 | |
| North Dakota | 2.9% | $183,357,367 | $82,198,512 | |
| Ohio | 3.99% | $180,054,667 | $80,708,482 | |
| Oklahoma | 4.75% | $177,751,867 | $79,669,562 | |
| Oregon | 8% | $167,904,367 | $75,226,812 | |
| Pennsylvania | 3.07% | $182,842,267 | $81,966,122 | |
| Puerto Rico | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| Rhode Island | 5.99% | $173,994,667 | $77,974,482 | |
| South Carolina | 7% | $170,934,367 | $76,593,812 | |
| South Dakota | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| Tennessee | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| Texas | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| US Virgin Islands | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| Vermont | 6% | $173,964,367 | $77,960,812 | |
| Virginia | 4% | $180,024,367 | $80,694,812 | |
| Washington | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 | |
| West Virginia | 6.5% | $172,449,367 | $77,277,312 | |
| Wisconsin | 7.65% | $168,964,867 | $75,705,262 | |
| Wyoming | 0% | $192,144,367 | $86,162,812 |
Tax Planning Tips
- • Annuity vs. Cash: Annuity provides 30 years of growing payments (~5 percent annual increase). Cash option is about 47 percent of annuity value.
- • Federal Taxes: Top marginal rate of 37 percent applies to lottery winnings over the highest bracket thresholds.
- • State Taxes Vary: Some states have no income tax on lottery winnings, while others are much higher.
- • Do Not Forget: Additional taxes may apply (Medicare surtax, local taxes). Consult a tax professional immediately.
- • Anonymity: Some states allow winners to remain anonymous. Check your state's laws before claiming.
Cash vs. Annuity Decision
Choose Annuity If:
- • You want guaranteed income for 30 years
- • You are worried about spending it all too quickly
- • You prefer protection from bad investments
- • You want payments to grow about 5 percent annually
Choose Cash If:
- • You have a solid investment plan
- • You can earn more than 5 percent annual returns safely
- • You want full control of your money now
- • You have expert financial advisors