Federal Lottery Tax Estimator

This first version estimates federal tax only. State tax will go underneath this next.

Powerball — Next Draw Estimate

Federal filing status: Single

Line Item Annuity Cash
Gross Prize $271,000,000
30 average annual payments of $9,033,333
$115,100,000
Cash option
- 24% federal tax withheld now - $2,168,000 - $27,624,000
- Add'l federal taxes due - $1,124,334 - $14,913,000
Subtotal after estimated federal tax $5,741,000 $72,563,000

Mega Millions — Next Draw Estimate

Federal filing status: Single

Line Item Annuity Cash
Gross Prize $244,000,000
30 average annual payments of $8,133,333
$103,500,000
Cash option
- 24% federal tax withheld now - $1,952,000 - $24,840,000
- Add'l federal taxes due - $1,007,334 - $13,405,000
Subtotal after estimated federal tax $5,174,000 $65,255,000
Last updated: 2026-09-16T04:50:03+00:00