Calculate your after-tax lottery winnings in Colorado with a lump sum payout. Get estimated federal and state tax estimates based on your payout preference.
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Use our Colorado lump sum lottery tax calculator to estimate your after-tax winnings. Federal taxes apply at a 24% withholding rate only if your winnings exceed $5,000. Additionally, we calculate Colorado state taxes based on current tax rates. Get a clear estimate of your final take-home amount after deductions.
Our calculator simplifies tax estimation in three easy steps:
Choose Colorado to calculate applicable federal and Colorado state taxes.
Select lump sum to see how your winnings are taxed over time.
Input your total winnings and click 'Calculate Winnings'to see your estimated after-tax payout.
The calculator includes federal and Colorado state tax rates but does not account for local taxes, which may vary.
This calculator provides an estimate based on the latest tax brackets for federal and Colorado state lottery taxes. Your actual taxes may vary depending on income and deductions.
Most states tax winnings where they are earned. You may owe taxes in both Colorado and your home state, depending on tax agreements.
Since a lump sum is taxed in the year you receive it, it may push you into a higher federal and Colorado tax bracket, increasing your overall tax rate.
No, lump sum winnings are treated as ordinary taxable income, not earned income.
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