Utah Lottery Tax Calculator
Utah has no state lottery, but residents who win in neighboring states still owe taxes. Utah has no state income tax — you only pay federal taxes.
Utah does not have a state lottery.
This calculator estimates your tax liability as a Utah resident on lottery winnings from tickets purchased in other states. The same federal and state rules apply regardless of where the ticket was bought.
Utah 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 — Utah Lottery Taxes
Does Utah tax lottery winnings from other states?
Utah has no state income tax, so Utah residents who win lottery prizes from tickets purchased in other states owe no Utah state tax on those winnings. Only federal income taxes apply.
How much federal tax do I pay on lottery winnings as a Utah 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 Utah?
Utah 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 Utah resident still apply to those winnings.