West Omaha Powerball Ticket Wins $50,000 as Jackpot Rolls Over

Q: After taxes, how much of the $50,000 prize will the Omaha winner actually take home?

The Omaha winner would receive about **$36,250 upfront after standard tax withholdings**. For a $50,000 Powerball prize in Nebraska, the Nebraska Lottery says prizes over $5,000 automatically have **24% federal tax** and **3.5% state tax** withheld. That means **$12,000** would be withheld for federal taxes and **$1,750** for Nebraska state taxes, for a total withholding of **$13,750**. Subtracting that from the $50,000 prize leaves **$36,250** paid to the winner at claim time. That said, $36,250 is the **initial take-home amount**, not necessarily the winner’s final after-tax result. Lottery winnings count as ordinary income, so the actual federal and state tax owed could be different when the winner files a tax return, depending on total annual income, deductions and filing status. If the winner owes certified debts or back taxes, Nebraska can also offset part of the prize before payment.

3 articles · Updated · NTV · Jul 15

$50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at Anderson Convenience Market 140 near 140th and West Center Road in West Omaha for Monday night's drawing.
The ticket matched four of five white balls and the Powerball; the winning numbers were 5, 25, 36, 40, 48, with Powerball 3.
Nebraska Lottery said the jackpot was not won and will keep growing, while the Omaha ticket holder has 180 days to claim the prize.
Prizes above $20,000 must be claimed at Nebraska Lottery headquarters in Lincoln, meaning the winner cannot redeem it at a retailer.