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Washington Lottery Tax Calculator - 0% State Tax

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

βœ… Washington 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%)

Washington State Tax

$0

0% estimated state tax rate

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How Washington Lottery Taxes Work

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

Washington state income tax: 0%

Washington State Income Tax Rate on Lottery Winnings 2026 Calculator

The Washington 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 Washington lottery games, including both federal and state taxes.

Washington's Zero-Tax Advantage

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

Federal Only

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

Evergreen State Advantage

WA's zero-tax policy for lottery winners.

Lump Sum vs Annuity

Both tax-free in Washington.

Privacy Options

WA allows entities for claiming.

Maintain Residency

Stay WA resident to preserve zero-state-tax.

Tax Planning

Focus on federal strategy.

Washington Games

All WA games have zero state tax.

Washington Lottery Tax FAQ

Q:Does WA 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 WA, 0% applies.

Q:Privacy?

WA allows entities for claiming.

Q:Compared to Oregon?

Washington 0% vs Oregon 10%. WA saves $6M on $60M win.

Q:Compared to neighbors?

Washington 0% like Nevada, Oregon has 10%.