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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis June 28th, 2016

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on June 28th, 2016 was $390 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $265.4 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 68% of the announced jackpot, which is fairly typical for lotteries.

Upon winning, keep in mind that tax obligations come into play. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will automatically withhold 24% of your prize money as federal tax. Furthermore, depending on your total income, you may owe up to an additional 13% in federal taxes when your annual tax return is due. However, there's a silver lining for residents of Texas, as you'll be exempt from any state taxes on your lottery winnings, providing significant savings.

As a winner, you have two primary ways to collect your jackpot:

The tax calculations provided in this analysis are based on the Federal Income Tax brackets for 2023, ensuring accuracy in the current tax year. Keep in mind that tax laws can change, and you should consult with a financial advisor to understand how these potential winnings could impact your financial situation.

Best of luck with your ticket!.

Texas MEGA Millions June 28th, 2016 Jackpot/Cash Option for June 28th, 2016

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
June 28th, 2016$390 Million$265.4 Million

Texas MEGA Millions June 28th, 2016 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$265.4 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$63,696,000
Additional Federal Tax$34,462,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$167,241,670

Texas MEGA Millions June 28th, 2016 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $5,869,890 -$2,132,190
-$0
$3,737,700
2 $6,163,560 -$2,240,848
-$0
$3,922,712
3 $6,471,660 -$2,354,845
-$0
$4,116,815
4 $6,795,360 -$2,474,614
-$0
$4,320,746
5 $7,135,050 -$2,600,299
-$0
$4,534,751
6 $7,491,900 -$2,732,333
-$0
$4,759,567
7 $7,866,300 -$2,870,861
-$0
$4,995,439
8 $8,259,810 -$3,016,460
-$0
$5,243,350
9 $8,672,820 -$3,169,274
-$0
$5,503,546
10 $9,106,500 -$3,329,735
-$0
$5,776,765
11 $9,561,630 -$3,498,133
-$0
$6,063,497
12 $10,039,770 -$3,675,045
-$0
$6,364,725
13 $10,541,700 -$3,860,759
-$0
$6,680,941
14 $11,068,980 -$4,055,853
-$0
$7,013,127
15 $11,622,390 -$4,260,615
-$0
$7,361,775
16 $12,203,490 -$4,475,622
-$0
$7,727,868
17 $12,813,450 -$4,701,307
-$0
$8,112,143
18 $13,454,220 -$4,938,392
-$0
$8,515,828
19 $14,126,970 -$5,187,309
-$0
$8,939,661
20 $14,833,260 -$5,448,637
-$0
$9,384,623
21 $15,575,040 -$5,723,095
-$0
$9,851,945
22 $16,353,870 -$6,011,262
-$0
$10,342,608
23 $17,171,310 -$6,313,715
-$0
$10,857,595
24 $18,030,090 -$6,631,464
-$0
$11,398,626
25 $18,931,380 -$6,964,941
-$0
$11,966,439
26 $19,878,300 -$7,315,301
-$0
$12,562,999
27 $20,872,020 -$7,682,978
-$0
$13,189,042
28 $21,915,660 -$8,069,125
-$0
$13,846,535
29 $23,011,560 -$8,474,608
-$0
$14,536,952
30 $24,162,060 -$8,900,293
-$0
$15,261,767