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Utah Lottery Tax Calculator - 5% State Tax

The Utah state income tax rate on lottery winnings in 2026 is 5%. Calculate your exact take-home amount from any Utah lottery game after federal and state taxes.

Utah State Income Tax: 5%

In addition to federal taxes, Utah residents owe 5% state tax on lottery winnings.

Winning Amount

$
60%

Your Take-Home (After All Taxes)

$174,000,000
Effective Tax Rate: 42.0% (Federal 37% + State 5%)

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%)

Utah State Tax

$15,000,000

5% estimated state tax rate

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How Utah Lottery Taxes Work

Utah residents face federal (37%) and state (5%) taxes. IRS withholds 24%. Our calculator shows complete burden.
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Utah Tax Calculation

Lump Sum = Advertised Γ— 60%. Federal Tax = Lump Sum Γ— 37%. State Tax = Lump Sum Γ— 5%. 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

Utah state income tax: 5%

Utah State Income Tax Rate on Lottery Winnings 2026 Calculator

The Utah state income tax rate on lottery winnings 2026 is 5%. This calculator shows you your exact after-tax take-home from Powerball, Mega Millions, and other Utah lottery games, including both federal and state taxes.

Utah's 5% State Tax

Utah imposes 5% on lottery winnings. On $60M, that's $3M. Moderate nationally.

Total Tax Burden

Federal 37% + Utah 5% = 42%. With federal gap, typically 40-42%.

Beehive State Lottery

Utah Lottery generates revenue for education.

Withholding

24% federal, 37% actual, plus 5% Utah.

Lump Sum vs Annuity

5% for both. Annuity may help federal planning.

Regional Comparison

Utah's 5% is favorable for Mountain West.

Tax Planning

Consult professionals before claiming.

Utah Games

Powerball, Mega Millions taxed at 5%.

Utah Lottery Tax FAQ

Q:Utah's tax rate?

Flat 5% on all lottery prizes.

Q:Total tax?

Federal 37% + Utah 5% = 42%, typically 40-42%.

Q:Lump sum vs annuity?

Both taxed at 5%.

Q:Move after?

If claimed in Utah, 5% applies to that win.

Q:Regional comparison?

Utah's 5% is favorable for Mountain West.

Q:Revenue?

Utah lottery supports state education.

Q:Compared to neighbors?

Utah 5% vs Wyoming 0%, Colorado 4%.