Lottery Tax in Kansas
State tax rate: 5.7% on lottery winnings.
State Tax Rate
5.7%
Federal Top Rate
37%
Combined Effective
42.7%
After-Tax Payout Examples
| Jackpot | Cash Option | Federal Tax | State Tax | Net Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100M | $60.0M | -$22.2M | -$3.4M | $34.4M |
| $500M | $300.0M | -$111.0M | -$17.1M | $171.9M |
| $1B | $600.0M | -$222.0M | -$34.2M | $343.8M |
No-Tax Comparison
On a $500M jackpot, winning in a no-tax state (CA, FL, TX, etc.) would save you $17.1M compared to Kansas. States with no lottery tax: California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
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