Kansas Lottery Tax Calculator - 6% State Tax

The Kansas state income tax rate on lottery winnings in 2026 is 6%. Calculate your exact take-home amount from any Kansas lottery game after federal and state taxes.

Kansas State Income Tax: 6%

In addition to federal taxes, Kansas residents owe 6% state tax on lottery winnings.

Winning Amount

Advertised Jackpot

Payout Type

Cash Value Factor (%)

60%

Your Take-Home (After All Taxes)

$171,000,000

Effective Tax Rate: 43.0% (Federal 37% + State 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%)

Kansas State Tax

$18,000,000

6% estimated state tax rate

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How Kansas Lottery Taxes Work

Kansas residents face federal (37%) and state (6%) taxes on lottery winnings. The IRS withholds 24% immediately, leaving a federal gap. Our calculator computes your complete tax burden.

Kansas Tax Calculation

Lump Sum = Advertised × 60%. Federal Tax = Lump Sum × 37%. State Tax = Lump Sum × 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

Kansas state income tax: 6%

Kansas State Income Tax Rate on Lottery Winnings 2026 Calculator

The Kansas state income tax rate on lottery winnings 2026 is 6%. This calculator shows you your exact after-tax take-home from Powerball, Mega Millions, and other Kansas lottery games, including both federal and state taxes.

Kansas's 6% State Tax

Kansas imposes a flat 6% state income tax on lottery winnings. On a $60M lump sum, this equals $3.6M in state taxes. Kansas's 6% is moderate nationally.

Total Tax Burden

Federal (37%) + Kansas (6%) = 43% combined. With the 13% federal gap, total tax burden is typically 40-43% of your lump sum.

Kansas Economy and Lottery Funding

The Kansas Lottery generates revenue for state education and programs.

Federal Withholding

Federal withholding is 24%, actual liability 37%, leaving a 13% gap.

Lump Sum vs. Annuity

Kansas taxes both at 6%. Annuity may help manage federal brackets.

Regional Tax Comparison

Kansas's 6% is moderate for the Great Plains.

Tax Planning

Consult tax professionals before claiming. Calculate federal gap and arrange financing.

Kansas Lottery Games

Kansas offers Powerball, Mega Millions, and state games, all taxed uniformly at 6%.

Kansas Lottery Tax FAQ

Q:What is Kansas's state tax rate on lottery winnings?

Kansas imposes a flat 6% state income tax on all lottery prizes.

Q:What's the total tax rate on Kansas lottery winnings?

Federal 37% + Kansas 6% = 43%. With federal gap (13%), total is typically 40-43%.

Q:Is Kansas's 6% the same for lump sum and annuity?

Yes. Kansas taxes both at 6%.

Q:Can I reduce Kansas's 6% tax?

No. The 6% is mandatory and automatically withheld.

Q:If I move out of Kansas, do I owe the 6%?

If you claimed the prize in Kansas, yes—the 6% applies to that win.

Q:How does Kansas compare to other Midwest states?

Kansas's 6% is higher than Indiana (3%) but lower than Wisconsin (8%).

Q:What does Kansas use lottery revenue for?

Kansas lottery revenue funds state education and public programs.