Filing your tax return with lottery winnings in the mix can be complicated. If your winnings are big enough, it could push you into a higher tax bracket and impact the credits and deductions you qualify for. You may also be required to pay quarterly estimated taxes on your winnings.

Working with a Tax Pro when you have lottery winnings can make an otherwise-confusing process easy and painless. Jackson Hewitt Tax Pros know taxes, and we’ll make sure you can get every credit, deduction, and dollar you’re owed.

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Sharon Brucker, CPA Senior Tax Research Analyst Published on: August 08, 2025
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