Washington tax on lottery and gambling winnings
Washington has no income tax on gambling or lottery winnings, so only federal tax applies: a single filer with no other income keeps about $680,000 of a $1,000,000 prize after about $320,000 of federal tax.
What to know
Washington taxes capital gains only, not wages or winnings.
Washington 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 Washington tax lottery winnings?
No. Washington has no income tax on winnings. Federal tax still applies, and a state where you won as a non-resident may tax the prize.
How much tax is due on a $1 million prize in Washington?
For a single filer with no other income, about $0 in state tax and $320,000 in federal tax, leaving about $680,000. 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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