About Winnings Tax Calculator
We estimate the tax on gambling and lottery winnings, so that a winner knows roughly what they will keep before the money is spent.
The site is independent. We are not a lottery, a casino, a sportsbook or a tax preparer, and we list no offers. The calculators use the published 2026 federal and state brackets and rules, cited on the methodology page, and every worked example is computed twice.
The figures are estimates, not tax advice. A real return depends on all of your income, deductions and credits, and the rules for large prizes, several states or professional gamblers are complex. For a large win, talk to a tax professional before you decide how to take it.
If gambling is causing you problems, free, confidential help is available.
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