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Mega Millions Payout After Taxes in Minnesota

Annuity schedule with Minnesota tax withholding estimates

The current $707.0M Mega Millions jackpot works out to about $163.5M in your pocket after taxes if you win the lump sum in Minnesota. This includes estimated 9.8% Minnesota state tax withholding on top of 37% federal.

Tax Assumptions
Minnesota
Federal
37.00%
State
9.85%
Net = Gross − Federal − State
Advertised Jackpot (Annuity)
$707.0M
Cash Option
$307.7M

Cash Option Take-Home in Minnesota

Cash option (lump sum)$307.7M
Federal tax (37%)$113.8M
Minnesota tax (9.85%)$30.3M
Your net payout$163.5M
Expected value per $5 ticket
After federal + Minnesota tax, at today's jackpot. Average long-run return per ticket. Not a prediction for any single ticket.
−$4.06
Annuity: average net per year
$12.5M
Annuity: net after 30 payments
$375.8M

Mega Millions Annuity Payout Schedule

30 annual payments, after federal + Minnesota tax

YrGrossTaxesNet
1$10,641,365
-$3,937,305
-$1,048,174
$5,655,886
2$11,173,433
-$4,134,170
-$1,100,583
$5,938,680
3$11,732,104
-$4,340,878
-$1,155,612
$6,235,614
4$12,318,710
-$4,557,923
-$1,213,393
$6,547,394
5$12,934,645
-$4,785,819
-$1,274,063
$6,874,763
6$13,581,377
-$5,025,109
-$1,337,766
$7,218,502
7$14,260,446
-$5,276,365
-$1,404,654
$7,579,427
8$14,973,469
-$5,540,184
-$1,474,887
$7,958,398
9$15,722,142
-$5,817,193
-$1,548,631
$8,356,318
10$16,508,249
-$6,108,052
-$1,626,063
$8,774,134
11$17,333,662
-$6,413,455
-$1,707,366
$9,212,841
12$18,200,345
-$6,734,128
-$1,792,734
$9,673,483
13$19,110,362
-$7,070,834
-$1,882,371
$10,157,157
14$20,065,880
-$7,424,376
-$1,976,489
$10,665,015
15$21,069,174
-$7,795,594
-$2,075,314
$11,198,266
16$22,122,633
-$8,185,374
-$2,179,079
$11,758,180
17$23,228,764
-$8,594,643
-$2,288,033
$12,346,088
18$24,390,203
-$9,024,375
-$2,402,435
$12,963,393
19$25,609,713
-$9,475,594
-$2,522,557
$13,611,562
20$26,890,198
-$9,949,373
-$2,648,685
$14,292,140
21$28,234,708
-$10,446,842
-$2,781,119
$15,006,747
22$29,646,444
-$10,969,184
-$2,920,175
$15,757,085
23$31,128,766
-$11,517,643
-$3,066,183
$16,544,940
24$32,685,204
-$12,093,525
-$3,219,493
$17,372,186
25$34,319,464
-$12,698,202
-$3,380,467
$18,240,795
26$36,035,438
-$13,333,112
-$3,549,491
$19,152,835
27$37,837,209
-$13,999,767
-$3,726,965
$20,110,477
28$39,729,070
-$14,699,756
-$3,913,313
$21,116,001
29$41,715,523
-$15,434,744
-$4,108,979
$22,171,800
30$43,801,300
-$16,206,481
-$4,314,428
$23,280,391
Tot$707,000,000
-$261,590,000
-$69,639,502
$375,770,498

Estimates only. Not financial, tax, or gambling advice. Lottery outcomes are random. Verify all figures with official sources before making any decisions.

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Important Notes - About These Estimates

Tax calculations on this page apply current IRS marginal rate tables to gross jackpot payments. Because no deductions are factored in, the federal figures shown represent a higher-end estimate of what you might owe - your actual liability will likely be lower once deductions, credits, and your specific financial situation are accounted for.

Expected Value (EV) represents the average return per ticket across all prize tiers if the game were played a very large number of times. It is calculated using published prize tiers and probabilities when available. EV does not guarantee any outcome for an individual ticket and should not be interpreted as predicted winnings. EV can change as the advertised jackpot, cash option, or prize structure changes.

State taxes are calculated using a single flat rate (the top marginal or lottery-specific rate for that state). States that use graduated brackets would produce a slightly lower actual tax burden than what is shown here.

The annuity payment figures on this page are derived from the published jackpot amount using a standard escalation model. Actual disbursements from the lottery may differ slightly due to rounding or administrative adjustments.

This page does not include local or city taxes, which vary widely and may apply depending on where you live. Check with your local tax authority for details specific to your area.

Winners who are not U.S. residents are typically subject to a mandatory 30% federal withholding rate set by the IRS, which differs from the standard marginal rates shown above. Tax treatment for non-residents varies - consult a tax professional familiar with your country of residence.

ScratchCheck reviews state lottery withholding rates on a regular basis, but rates do change and there may be a lag before updates are reflected here. If you spot a rate that appears outdated, let us know at [email protected].

Lottery operators may reduce prize payments to satisfy outstanding obligations such as unpaid taxes or other government-mandated deductions before disbursement.

Nothing on this page is financial, tax, or legal advice. Every winner's situation is unique - before claiming a large prize, speak with a qualified tax professional and financial advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a good time to play Mega Millions in Minnesota?
At $707M, this is a poor time to play. The jackpot is far below the $2.84B break-even threshold. Minnesota adds a 9.85% state tax on top of federal withholding, reducing take-home further.
How much will I get after taxes on a Mega Millions jackpot win in Minnesota?
Taking the lump sum cash option of $308M, federal taxes (37%) and Minnesota state taxes (9.85%) combine to approximately 47%. Estimated take-home after both is roughly $164M. This is a simplified estimate. Actual liability depends on filing status, deductions, and other income. The annuity schedule on this page shows year-by-year net payments.
Does Minnesota tax lottery winnings?
Yes. Minnesota taxes lottery winnings as ordinary income at a state rate of approximately 9.85%. Combined with the 37% federal effective rate, total taxation on a jackpot win in Minnesota is roughly 47%.
Should I take the lump sum or annuity for Mega Millions in Minnesota?
The lump sum cash option is $308M (roughly 44% of the $707M advertised jackpot). After federal and Minnesota state taxes, you'd net approximately $164M today. The annuity spreads payments over 29 years, which can be advantageous if Minnesota's tax rates or your personal bracket changes over time. Most winners choose the lump sum for immediate control and investment flexibility.
What is the expected value of a Mega Millions ticket for a Minnesota player?
The pre-tax expected value of a $5 Mega Millions ticket at the current jackpot is $-3.23. For a Minnesota resident, after applying the combined federal (37%) and state (9.85%) tax rate to jackpot and large prizes, the after-tax expected value is lower still. This calculation accounts for jackpot sharing probability and all prize tiers and does not account for your personal tax deductions.