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6.60% state lottery tax

Delaware Powerball Tax Calculator

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Delaware applies a 6.60% state lottery tax. Combined with the 24% federal withholding and the top-bracket federal adjustment, the effective tax on a large jackpot lands around 38–42%.

Note: Withholds 6.60% on prizes over $5,000

Delaware after-tax take-home by jackpot tier

24% federal withholding + top-bracket adjustment + state tax. Cash lump sum estimated at 60% of advertised jackpot.

AdvertisedCash take-homeCash effectiveAnnuity take-home
$100M$33.9M43.46%$56.5M
$300M$101.6M43.55%$169.3M
$500M$169.3M43.57%$282.1M
$700M$237.0M43.58%$394.9M
$1B$338.5M43.59%$564.1M
$1.5B$507.7M43.59%$846.1M
$2B$676.9M43.59%$1.1B

Delaware vs neighboring states ($1B cash)

StateRateCash take-home
Delaware (DE)6.6%$338.5M
Maryland (MD)8.75%$325.6M
New Jersey (NJ)10.75%$313.6M
Pennsylvania (PA)3.07%$359.7M

Frequently asked questions

Does Delaware tax Powerball winnings?

Delaware taxes Powerball winnings at 6.60%. Note: Withholds 6.60% on prizes over $5,000.

How much does a $1 billion Powerball winner take home in Delaware?

On a $1 billion advertised jackpot taken as cash (gross $600,000,000), a Delaware winner keeps approximately $338,483,278 after taxes — an effective rate of about 43.59%.

Can I avoid Delaware lottery tax by moving states before claiming?

No. State lottery tax is determined by the state where the ticket was sold, not the winner's residence. A ticket bought in Delaware is taxed at Delaware's 6.60% rate; the winner's home state may credit or assess additional tax at filing.

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