Lottery Tax in North Carolina
State tax rate: 4.5% on lottery winnings.
State Tax Rate
4.5%
Federal Top Rate
37%
Combined Effective
41.5%
After-Tax Payout Examples
| Jackpot | Cash Option | Federal Tax | State Tax | Net Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100M | $60.0M | -$22.2M | -$2.7M | $35.1M |
| $500M | $300.0M | -$111.0M | -$13.5M | $175.5M |
| $1B | $600.0M | -$222.0M | -$27.0M | $351.0M |
No-Tax Comparison
On a $500M jackpot, winning in a no-tax state (CA, FL, TX, etc.) would save you $13.5M compared to North Carolina. States with no lottery tax: California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
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