Hawaii Lottery Tax Calculator

Hawaii has no state lottery, but residents who win in neighboring states still owe taxes. Hawaii has no state income tax — you only pay federal taxes.

Hawaii does not have a state lottery.

This calculator estimates your tax liability as a Hawaii resident on lottery winnings from tickets purchased in other states. The same federal and state rules apply regardless of where the ticket was bought.

Hawaii State Tax

0%

No state income tax

Federal Tax Rate

24–37%

24% withheld upfront

Max Combined Rate

37.00%

Federal + state

Enter Your Winnings

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Lump sum is approximately 55% of the advertised jackpot

Frequently Asked Questions — Hawaii Lottery Taxes

Does Hawaii tax lottery winnings from other states?

Hawaii has no state income tax, so Hawaii residents who win lottery prizes from tickets purchased in other states owe no Hawaii state tax on those winnings. Only federal income taxes apply.

How much federal tax do I pay on lottery winnings as a Hawaii resident?

Regardless of which state sold the ticket, the federal government withholds 24% on lottery prizes over $5,000. If your total annual income puts you in the top federal bracket, your federal tax rate can reach 37% at tax filing time.

Where can I buy lottery tickets near Hawaii?

Hawaii does not sell lottery tickets. You must travel to a neighboring state to purchase Powerball or Mega Millions tickets in person. Once you have a winning ticket, your taxes as a Hawaii resident still apply to those winnings.