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Mega Millions Tax Breakdown

Friday, August 21, 2026

Annuity (30 years)
$113,000,000
Cash Option
$48,300,000

After-Tax Payouts by State

Federal tax: 37% marginal rate • Click any state for 30-year schedule

StateState TaxAnnuity (After Tax)Cash (After Tax)
Arizona2.5%$69,619,367$29,263,312
Arkansas3.9%$68,037,367$28,587,112
California0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
Colorado4%$67,924,367$28,538,812
Connecticut6.99%$64,545,667$27,094,642
Delaware6.6%$64,986,367$27,283,012
District of Columbia8.5%$62,839,367$26,365,312
Florida0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
Georgia5.75%$65,946,867$27,693,562
Idaho6%$65,664,367$27,572,812
Illinois4.95%$66,850,867$28,079,962
Indiana3.15%$68,884,867$28,949,362
Iowa5%$66,794,367$28,055,812
Kansas5%$66,794,367$28,055,812
Kentucky4.5%$67,359,367$28,297,312
Louisiana4.25%$67,641,867$28,418,062
Maine7.15%$64,364,867$27,017,362
Maryland8.75%$62,556,867$26,244,562
Massachusetts5%$66,794,367$28,055,812
Michigan4.25%$67,641,867$28,418,062
Minnesota7.25%$64,251,867$26,969,062
Missouri4%$67,924,367$28,538,812
Montana6.75%$64,816,867$27,210,562
Nebraska5%$66,794,367$28,055,812
New Hampshire0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
New Jersey8%$63,404,367$26,606,812
New Mexico6%$65,664,367$27,572,812
New York8.82%$62,477,767$26,210,752
North Carolina4.75%$67,076,867$28,176,562
North Dakota2.9%$69,167,367$29,070,112
Ohio3.99%$67,935,667$28,543,642
Oklahoma4.75%$67,076,867$28,176,562
Oregon8%$63,404,367$26,606,812
Pennsylvania3.07%$68,975,267$28,988,002
Puerto Rico0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
Rhode Island5.99%$65,675,667$27,577,642
South Carolina7%$64,534,367$27,089,812
South Dakota0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
Tennessee0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
Texas0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
US Virgin Islands0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
Vermont6%$65,664,367$27,572,812
Virginia4%$67,924,367$28,538,812
Washington0%$72,444,367$30,470,812
West Virginia6.5%$65,099,367$27,331,312
Wisconsin7.65%$63,799,867$26,775,862
Wyoming0%$72,444,367$30,470,812

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