Nevada Lottery Tax Calculator
Nevada has no state lottery, but residents who win in neighboring states still owe taxes. Nevada has no state income tax — you only pay federal taxes.
Nevada does not have a state lottery.
This calculator estimates your tax liability as a Nevada resident on lottery winnings from tickets purchased in other states. The same federal and state rules apply regardless of where the ticket was bought.
Nevada State Tax
0%
No state income tax
Federal Tax Rate
24–37%
24% withheld upfront
Max Combined Rate
37.00%
Federal + state
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Lump sum is approximately 55% of the advertised jackpot
Frequently Asked Questions — Nevada Lottery Taxes
Does Nevada tax lottery winnings from other states?
Nevada has no state income tax, so Nevada residents who win lottery prizes from tickets purchased in other states owe no Nevada state tax on those winnings. Only federal income taxes apply.
How much federal tax do I pay on lottery winnings as a Nevada 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 Nevada?
Nevada 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 Nevada resident still apply to those winnings.