Hawaii tax on lottery and gambling winnings
Hawaii taxes gambling and lottery winnings as income, at rates up to 11.00%. On a $1,000,000 lottery prize to a single filer with no other income the state takes about $99,732, and the winner keeps about $580,268 after federal tax as well.
Hawaii income tax brackets for 2026
| Rate | Single: taxable income | Married filing jointly: taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| 1.40% | over $0 | over $0 |
| 3.20% | over $9,600 | over $19,200 |
| 5.50% | over $14,400 | over $28,800 |
| 6.40% | over $19,200 | over $38,400 |
| 6.80% | over $24,000 | over $48,000 |
| 7.20% | over $36,000 | over $72,000 |
| 7.60% | over $48,000 | over $96,000 |
| 7.90% | over $125,000 | over $250,000 |
| 8.25% | over $175,000 | over $350,000 |
| 9.00% | over $225,000 | over $450,000 |
| 10.00% | over $275,000 | over $550,000 |
| 11.00% | over $325,000 | over $650,000 |
What to know
Hawaii taxes its residents on winnings from anywhere. If you won in another state as a non-resident, that state may tax the prize too, and your home state usually gives a credit for it. The federal tax is the same everywhere: see the 2026 federal rules, or compare every state.
Questions
Does Hawaii tax lottery winnings?
Yes, as ordinary income at the state's 2026 rates, up to 11.00%.
How much tax is due on a $1 million prize in Hawaii?
For a single filer with no other income, about $99,732 in state tax and $320,000 in federal tax, leaving about $580,268. The federal withholding of 24% covers only part of it.
State brackets from the Tax Foundation, federal from the IRS, 2026. Estimates, not tax advice. Methodology.
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