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South Dakota Lottery Tax Calculator - 0% State Tax

The South Dakota state income tax rate on lottery winnings in 2026 is 0%. Calculate your exact take-home amount from any South Dakota lottery game after federal and state taxes.

βœ… South Dakota Tax Advantage: 0% State Income Tax!

You only owe federal taxes on your lottery winnings. No state taxes.

Winning Amount

$
60%

Your Take-Home (After All Taxes)

$189,000,000
Effective Tax Rate: 37.0% (Federal 37% + State 0%)

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%)

South Dakota State Tax

$0

0% estimated state tax rate

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How South Dakota Lottery Taxes Work

South Dakota is one of only 11 states with zero state income tax on lottery winnings. Federal (37%) is your only burden.
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South Dakota Tax Calculation

Lump Sum = Advertised Γ— 60%. Federal Tax = Lump Sum Γ— 37%. State Tax = Lump Sum Γ— 0%. 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

South Dakota state income tax: 0%

South Dakota State Income Tax Rate on Lottery Winnings 2026 Calculator

The South Dakota state income tax rate on lottery winnings 2026 is 0%. This calculator shows you your exact after-tax take-home from Powerball, Mega Millions, and other South Dakota lottery games, including both federal and state taxes.

South Dakota's Zero-Tax Advantage

South Dakota has no state income tax on lottery winnings. On $60M, South Dakota adds $0.

Federal Only

Federal 37% only. Take-home ~$37.8M after all taxes.

Great Plains Advantage

SD's zero-tax policy is unique in the Great Plains.

Lump Sum vs Annuity

Both tax-free in South Dakota.

Privacy Options

SD allows trusts and entities for claiming.

Maintain Residency

Stay SD resident to preserve zero-state-tax.

Tax Planning

Focus on federal strategy.

South Dakota Games

All SD games have zero state tax.

South Dakota Lottery Tax FAQ

Q:Does SD tax lottery?

No. Zero state income tax.

Q:Federal tax?

37% federally with 24% withheld.

Q:Lump sum vs annuity?

Both tax-free.

Q:Move after?

If claimed in SD, 0% applies.

Q:Privacy?

SD allows trusts and entities.

Q:Why no tax?

Part of SD's broader zero-income-tax philosophy.

Q:Compared to neighbors?

SD 0% vs Wyoming 0%, North Dakota 0%. All zero-tax.