Wyoming State Tax on Lottery Winnings
Free Wyoming lottery tax calculator for Powerball and Mega Millions. Wyoming has no state income tax on lottery winnings, but you still owe federal.
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What to Know Before Claiming a Jackpot in Wyoming
Wyoming has no state income tax, so a jackpot winner owes only the federal share, and the state is also one of the friendlier ones for privacy: Wyoming law lets WyoLotto winners remain anonymous. You have 180 days to claim, and large prizes are handled at the WyoLotto office in Cheyenne. Where the money goes is unusual. Wyoming is the only state that sends its lottery proceeds first to local governments, with the first $6 million each year split among cities, towns, and counties before anything reaches the school fund.
- State tax rate (2026)
- None. Wyoming has no state income tax on lottery winnings
- Deadline to claim
- 180 days after the drawing
- Anonymity
- Allowed. Wyoming law lets WyoLotto winners remain anonymous
- Where jackpots are claimed
- At the Wyoming Lottery Corporation office, 808 W. 20th Street, Cheyenne
- What proceeds fund
- Local government. WyoLotto sends the first $6 million each year to Wyoming's cities, towns, and counties; anything above that goes to the Permanent Land Fund's Common School Account. More than $180 million to municipalities since 2014
Sources: Wyoming Department of Revenue: no personal income tax · WyoLotto: Claim Your Prize · WyoLotto: FAQ · WyoLotto: Transfers to Wyoming Cities, Towns, and Counties
Wyoming Lottery Winnings Tax Overview
The Wyoming state tax on lottery winnings is 0%. Winning a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot in Wyoming is one of the most tax friendly outcomes any lottery winner can hope for. Wyoming does not collect state income tax on lottery winnings, joining 9 other no tax states such as Alaska, California, and Florida. The federal lottery tax still applies, but no additional Wyoming state tax comes out of your lump sum cash option. The Wyoming lottery tax calculator above shows your real take home for the current jackpot.
How the Wyoming Lottery Payout Calculator Works
For a Wyoming resident who wins Powerball or Mega Millions, the lottery payout calculation starts with the lump sum cash option, which equals roughly 45% of the advertised jackpot. The IRS withholds 24% federal lottery tax at the source on the day of payout. At tax filing, the rest of the federal tax kicks in because lottery winnings push the winner into the top 37% bracket. Since Wyoming does not collect state income tax on lottery winnings, the final take home equals the lump sum minus the full federal lottery tax, with no additional state withholding line.
How Wyoming Compares to Other Lottery Tax States
Wyoming sits alongside 9 other no tax states for lottery winners: Alaska, California, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Compared to high tax states like New York or New Jersey, where lottery winners can lose more than 10% of their lump sum to the state tax line alone, Wyoming leaves the entire lump sum, after the federal lottery tax, in the winner's hands. This makes Wyoming one of the most favorable jurisdictions in the country to claim a Powerball or Mega Millions prize.
Wyoming Lottery Tax FAQs
Does Wyoming tax lottery winnings?
No. Wyoming does not collect state income tax on lottery winnings. Powerball and Mega Millions winners in Wyoming only owe the federal lottery tax, which can reach 37% at the top bracket. The lump sum cash option arrives without any Wyoming withholding line on top of the federal portion.
Should I take the lump sum or annuity in Wyoming?
Most Powerball and Mega Millions winners choose the lump sum cash option. In Wyoming, neither choice changes the state tax bill because Wyoming does not tax lottery winnings. The lottery payout calculator above shows the lump sum after taxes; the annuity choice is a separate financial decision based on personal goals and investment return assumptions.
Does Wyoming withhold tax on a lottery payout before payment?
The IRS withholds 24% federal lottery tax on any lottery prize above $5,000 before the winner ever sees the check. Wyoming adds no state withholding line because Wyoming does not tax lottery winnings, so the only further federal balance comes due in April when the winner files a federal return.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming law allows a WyoLotto winner to remain anonymous, so a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot winner in Wyoming can claim the prize without their name becoming public record.