Delaware Lottery Tax Calculator - 6.6% State Tax

The Delaware state income tax rate on lottery winnings in 2026 is 6.6%. Calculate your exact take-home amount from any Delaware lottery game after federal and state taxes.

Delaware State Income Tax: 6.6%

In addition to federal taxes, Delaware residents owe 6.6% state tax on lottery winnings.

Winning Amount

Advertised Jackpot

Payout Type

Cash Value Factor (%)

60%

Your Take-Home (After All Taxes)

$169,200,000

Effective Tax Rate: 43.6% (Federal 37% + State 6.6%)

Lump Sum Amount

$300,000,000

(60% of advertised)

Fed Withholding

$72,000,000

24% immediate

Additional Federal Tax

$39,000,000

Tax gap (37% - 24%)

Delaware State Tax

$19,800,000

6.6% estimated state tax rate

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How Delaware Lottery Taxes Work

Lottery winnings are generally included in taxable income. This calculator uses a conservative top-bracket federal estimate (37%) and shows the typical federal withholding (24%) separately. Delaware state tax is estimated using the top marginal personal income tax rate (6.60%).

Delaware Tax Calculation

Lump Sum = Advertised × 60%. Federal Tax = Lump Sum × 37%. State Tax = Lump Sum × 6.6%. Take-Home = Lump Sum - (Federal + State Tax).

Key Terms

Lump Sum

60% of advertised jackpot (cash value estimate)

Federal Withholding

24% taken by lottery immediately

Tax Gap

Difference between 24% withheld and 37% owed federally

State Tax

Delaware state income tax: 6.6%

Delaware State Income Tax Rate on Lottery Winnings 2026 Calculator

The Delaware state income tax rate on lottery winnings 2026 is 6.6%. This calculator shows you your exact after-tax take-home from Powerball, Mega Millions, and other Delaware lottery games, including both federal and state taxes.

Delaware State Income Tax on Lottery Winnings

Delaware generally treats lottery winnings as taxable income to the extent they’re included in federal taxable income. This calculator estimates Delaware state tax using the top marginal rate (6.60%).

Federal Withholding vs. Final Tax

Large lottery prizes are commonly subject to 24% federal withholding at payout, but the final federal tax depends on your total income and can be higher (up to 37%).

Why Your Actual Bill Can Differ

Your effective tax rate depends on your full-year income, filing status, deductions/credits, and whether additional withholding or estimated payments are required.

Delaware Lottery Tax FAQ

Q:Does Delaware tax lottery winnings?

Yes. Delaware generally taxes lottery winnings as income to the extent they’re taxable for federal purposes.

Q:What Delaware tax rate does this calculator use?

It uses a conservative top-rate estimate of 6.60% for Delaware state income tax.

Q:Why is the calculator’s total tax higher than 24%?

Because 24% is typically the federal withholding at payout, not the final federal tax. The calculator estimates final federal tax (up to 37%) plus Delaware state tax (6.60%).