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9.90% state lottery tax

Oregon Powerball Tax Calculator

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Oregon applies a 9.90% state lottery tax — among the higher U.S. rates. Combined with federal taxes, the effective tax on a large jackpot exceeds 40%.

Note: 9.90% top rate

Oregon 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$31.9M46.76%$53.2M
$300M$95.7M46.85%$159.4M
$500M$159.4M46.87%$265.6M
$700M$223.1M46.88%$371.8M
$1B$318.7M46.89%$531.1M
$1.5B$478.0M46.89%$796.6M
$2B$637.3M46.89%$1.1B

Oregon vs neighboring states ($1B cash)

StateRateCash take-home
Oregon (OR)9.9%$318.7M
California (CA)0%$378.1M
Washington (WA)0%$378.1M
Nevada (NV)0%$378.1M

Frequently asked questions

Does Oregon tax Powerball winnings?

Oregon taxes Powerball winnings at 9.90%. Note: 9.90% top rate.

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

On a $1 billion advertised jackpot taken as cash (gross $600,000,000), a Oregon winner keeps approximately $318,683,278 after taxes — an effective rate of about 46.89%.

Can I avoid Oregon 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 Oregon is taxed at Oregon's 9.90% rate; the winner's home state may credit or assess additional tax at filing.

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