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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis January 7th, 2022

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on January 7th, 2022 was $278 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $193 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 69% 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 7th, 2022 Jackpot/Cash Option for January 7th, 2022

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
January 7th, 2022$278 Million$193 Million

Texas MEGA Millions January 7th, 2022 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$193 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$46,320,000
Additional Federal Tax$25,050,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$121,629,670

Texas MEGA Millions January 7th, 2022 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $4,184,178 -$1,508,476
-$0
$2,675,702
2 $4,393,512 -$1,585,930
-$0
$2,807,582
3 $4,613,132 -$1,667,189
-$0
$2,945,943
4 $4,843,872 -$1,752,563
-$0
$3,091,309
5 $5,086,010 -$1,842,154
-$0
$3,243,856
6 $5,340,380 -$1,936,271
-$0
$3,404,109
7 $5,607,260 -$2,035,017
-$0
$3,572,243
8 $5,887,762 -$2,138,802
-$0
$3,748,960
9 $6,182,164 -$2,247,731
-$0
$3,934,433
10 $6,491,300 -$2,362,111
-$0
$4,129,189
11 $6,815,726 -$2,482,149
-$0
$4,333,577
12 $7,156,554 -$2,608,255
-$0
$4,548,299
13 $7,514,340 -$2,740,636
-$0
$4,773,704
14 $7,890,196 -$2,879,703
-$0
$5,010,493
15 $8,284,678 -$3,025,661
-$0
$5,259,017
16 $8,698,898 -$3,178,923
-$0
$5,519,975
17 $9,133,690 -$3,339,796
-$0
$5,793,894
18 $9,590,444 -$3,508,795
-$0
$6,081,649
19 $10,069,994 -$3,686,228
-$0
$6,383,766
20 $10,573,452 -$3,872,508
-$0
$6,700,944
21 $11,102,208 -$4,068,147
-$0
$7,034,061
22 $11,657,374 -$4,273,559
-$0
$7,383,815
23 $12,240,062 -$4,489,153
-$0
$7,750,909
24 $12,852,218 -$4,715,651
-$0
$8,136,567
25 $13,494,676 -$4,953,361
-$0
$8,541,315
26 $14,169,660 -$5,203,105
-$0
$8,966,555
27 $14,878,004 -$5,465,192
-$0
$9,412,812
28 $15,621,932 -$5,740,445
-$0
$9,881,487
29 $16,403,112 -$6,029,482
-$0
$10,373,630
30 $17,223,212 -$6,332,919
-$0
$10,890,293