5.90% state lottery tax

New Mexico Powerball Tax Calculator

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New Mexico applies a 5.90% state lottery tax. Combined with the 24% federal withholding and the top-bracket federal adjustment, the effective tax on a large jackpot lands around 38–42%.

Note: 5.90% top rate

New Mexico after-tax take-home by jackpot tier

24% federal withholding + top-bracket adjustment + state tax. Cash lump sum estimated at 60% of advertised jackpot.

AdvertisedCash take-homeCash effectiveAnnuity take-home
$100M$34.3M42.76%$57.2M
$300M$102.9M42.85%$171.4M
$500M$171.4M42.87%$285.6M
$700M$239.9M42.88%$399.8M
$1B$342.7M42.89%$571.1M
$1.5B$514.0M42.89%$856.6M
$2B$685.3M42.89%$1.1B

New Mexico vs neighboring states ($1B cash)

StateRateCash take-home
New Mexico (NM)5.9%$342.7M
Arizona (AZ)2.5%$363.1M
Colorado (CO)4.4%$351.7M
Texas (TX)0%$378.1M

Frequently asked questions

Does New Mexico tax Powerball winnings?

New Mexico taxes Powerball winnings at 5.90%. Note: 5.90% top rate.

How much does a $1 billion Powerball winner take home in New Mexico?

On a $1 billion advertised jackpot taken as cash (gross $600,000,000), a New Mexico winner keeps approximately $342,683,278 after taxes — an effective rate of about 42.89%.

Can I avoid New Mexico lottery tax by moving states before claiming?

No. State lottery tax is determined by the state where the ticket was sold, not the winner's residence. A ticket bought in New Mexico is taxed at New Mexico's 5.90% rate; the winner's home state may credit or assess additional tax at filing.