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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis January 27th, 2017

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on January 27th, 2017 was $188 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $113.6 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 60% 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 January 27th, 2017 Jackpot/Cash Option for January 27th, 2017

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
January 27th, 2017$188 Million$113.6 Million

Texas MEGA Millions January 27th, 2017 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$113.6 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$27,264,000
Additional Federal Tax$14,728,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$71,607,670

Texas MEGA Millions January 27th, 2017 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $2,829,588 -$1,007,278
-$0
$1,822,310
2 $2,971,152 -$1,059,657
-$0
$1,911,495
3 $3,119,672 -$1,114,609
-$0
$2,005,063
4 $3,275,712 -$1,172,344
-$0
$2,103,368
5 $3,439,460 -$1,232,931
-$0
$2,206,529
6 $3,611,480 -$1,296,578
-$0
$2,314,902
7 $3,791,960 -$1,363,356
-$0
$2,428,604
8 $3,981,652 -$1,433,542
-$0
$2,548,110
9 $4,180,744 -$1,507,206
-$0
$2,673,538
10 $4,389,800 -$1,584,556
-$0
$2,805,244
11 $4,609,196 -$1,665,733
-$0
$2,943,463
12 $4,839,684 -$1,751,013
-$0
$3,088,671
13 $5,081,640 -$1,840,537
-$0
$3,241,103
14 $5,335,816 -$1,934,582
-$0
$3,401,234
15 $5,602,588 -$2,033,288
-$0
$3,569,300
16 $5,882,708 -$2,136,932
-$0
$3,745,776
17 $6,176,740 -$2,245,724
-$0
$3,931,016
18 $6,485,624 -$2,360,011
-$0
$4,125,613
19 $6,809,924 -$2,480,002
-$0
$4,329,922
20 $7,150,392 -$2,605,975
-$0
$4,544,417
21 $7,507,968 -$2,738,279
-$0
$4,769,689
22 $7,883,404 -$2,877,190
-$0
$5,006,214
23 $8,277,452 -$3,022,988
-$0
$5,254,464
24 $8,691,428 -$3,176,159
-$0
$5,515,269
25 $9,125,896 -$3,336,912
-$0
$5,788,984
26 $9,582,360 -$3,505,804
-$0
$6,076,556
27 $10,061,384 -$3,683,042
-$0
$6,378,342
28 $10,564,472 -$3,869,185
-$0
$6,695,287
29 $11,092,752 -$4,064,649
-$0
$7,028,103
30 $11,647,352 -$4,269,851
-$0
$7,377,501