0.00% state lottery tax
New Hampshire Powerball Tax Calculator (2026)
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For comparison purposes, the New Hampshire row uses a 0.00% headline state rate. Federal withholding and estimated final federal liability still apply, while residency and nonresident filing rules remain outside this simplified model.
Note: No state income tax on lottery winnings
Can New Hampshire residents buy Powerball in-state?
New Hampshire is treated here as a regular Powerball ticket-selling state. The calculator uses New Hampshire 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 | 0% |
| 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. |
New Hampshire 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 | $37.9M | 36.86% | $65.5M |
| $300M | $113.5M | 36.95% | $191.5M |
| $500M | $189.1M | 36.97% | $317.5M |
| $700M | $264.7M | 36.98% | $443.5M |
| $1B | $378.1M | 36.99% | $632.5M |
| $1.5B | $567.1M | 36.99% | $947.5M |
| $2B | $756.1M | 36.99% | $1.3B |
New Hampshire vs neighboring states ($1B cash)
| State | Rate | Cash take-home |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire (NH) | 0% | $378.1M |
| Maine (ME) | 7.15% | $335.2M |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 5% | $348.1M |
| Vermont (VT) | 8.75% | $325.6M |