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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.
States rely heavily on lottery revenue, collecting an average of $58 per person in âprofitâ aside from any income tax collections. To the extent this revenue is used for general government purposes, it is a tax.