Jackpots and jackpot shares listed below are annuity amounts (and the cash value.)īoth the Mega Millions' and the Powerball's annuities are paid out in 30 annual installments, increasing 5 percent yearly. state lotteries were 'annuity-only', these lotteries gradually introduced a 'cash option' for these games.Īll prizes listed below are reported as the pre-withholdings amount, as this is taxable income the player must report on their returns to be subject to taxation. While the largest lottery prizes in the early history of U.S. lottery winners have 30% of winnings of at least $600 withheld. However, the net for a major prize often is misleading winners often owe the IRS upon filing a return because the Federal withholding was below the winner's tax obligations.

The IRS requires a minimum withholding of 24% of the prize (minus the wager) of any gambling win in excess of $5,000. This is a collection of the largest prizes/jackpots awarded in various lotteries.Īll lottery winnings are Subject to Federal taxation (automatically reported to the Internal Revenue Service if the win is at least $600) many smaller jurisdictions also levy taxes.

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