4.80% state lottery tax
Missouri Powerball Tax Calculator (2026)
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The Missouri comparison model uses a 4.80% headline state rate together with federal withholding and an estimated top-bracket adjustment. It is an educational estimate, not a completed Missouri return.
Note: 4.80% top rate
Can Missouri residents buy Powerball in-state?
Missouri is treated here as a regular Powerball ticket-selling state. The calculator uses Missouri as the ticket-state input for estimating federal tax, state tax, and cash lump-sum take-home.
| Powerball sold in-state | Yes, modeled as a standard ticket-state scenario. |
|---|---|
| Modeled resident rate | 4.8% |
| Resident buys out of state | Usually starts with the ticket jurisdiction’s claim, withholding, and nonresident filing rules, then resident-state tax or credits must be checked. |
| Moving before claiming | Do not assume moving avoids tax. Claim date, residency, ticket location, and state law can all affect the final filing position. |
Missouri after-tax take-home by jackpot tier
24% federal withholding + top-bracket adjustment + state tax. Cash lump sum estimated at 60% of advertised jackpot.
| Advertised | Cash take-home | Cash effective | Annuity take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100M | $35.0M | 41.66% | $60.7M |
| $300M | $104.8M | 41.75% | $177.1M |
| $500M | $174.7M | 41.77% | $293.5M |
| $700M | $244.5M | 41.78% | $409.9M |
| $1B | $349.3M | 41.79% | $584.5M |
| $1.5B | $523.9M | 41.79% | $875.5M |
| $2B | $698.5M | 41.79% | $1.2B |
Missouri vs neighboring states ($1B cash)
| State | Rate | Cash take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri (MO) | 4.8% | $349.3M |
| Iowa (IA) | 3.8% | $355.3M |
| Illinois (IL) | 4.95% | $348.4M |
| Kansas (KS) | 5.2% | $346.9M |