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While lottery winnings are subject to state income tax in most states, withholding tax varies from zero (California, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the states with no state income tax) to over 12 percent in New York City.
The New York state sales tax rate is 4%, and the average NY sales tax after local surtaxes is 8.48%. Groceries, prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs are exempt from the New York sales tax Counties and cities can charge an additional local sales tax of up to 4.875%, for a maximum possible combined sales tax of 8.875%