Lottery Tax in Maine
State tax rate: 7.1% on lottery winnings.
State Tax Rate
7.1%
Federal Top Rate
37%
Combined Effective
44.1%
After-Tax Payout Examples
| Jackpot | Cash Option | Federal Tax | State Tax | Net Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100M | $60.0M | -$22.2M | -$4.3M | $33.6M |
| $500M | $300.0M | -$111.0M | -$21.4M | $167.6M |
| $1B | $600.0M | -$222.0M | -$42.9M | $335.1M |
No-Tax Comparison
On a $500M jackpot, winning in a no-tax state (CA, FL, TX, etc.) would save you $21.4M compared to Maine. States with no lottery tax: California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
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