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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis July 15th, 2022

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on July 15th, 2022 was $480 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $276 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 57% 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 July 15th, 2022 Jackpot/Cash Option for July 15th, 2022

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
July 15th, 2022$480 Million$276 Million

Texas MEGA Millions July 15th, 2022 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$276 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$66,240,000
Additional Federal Tax$35,840,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$173,919,670

Texas MEGA Millions July 15th, 2022 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $7,224,480 -$2,633,388
-$0
$4,591,092
2 $7,585,920 -$2,767,121
-$0
$4,818,799
3 $7,965,120 -$2,907,425
-$0
$5,057,695
4 $8,363,520 -$3,054,833
-$0
$5,308,687
5 $8,781,600 -$3,209,522
-$0
$5,572,078
6 $9,220,800 -$3,372,026
-$0
$5,848,774
7 $9,681,600 -$3,542,522
-$0
$6,139,078
8 $10,165,920 -$3,721,721
-$0
$6,444,199
9 $10,674,240 -$3,909,799
-$0
$6,764,441
10 $11,208,000 -$4,107,290
-$0
$7,100,710
11 $11,768,160 -$4,314,550
-$0
$7,453,610
12 $12,356,640 -$4,532,287
-$0
$7,824,353
13 $12,974,400 -$4,760,858
-$0
$8,213,542
14 $13,623,360 -$5,000,974
-$0
$8,622,386
15 $14,304,480 -$5,252,988
-$0
$9,051,492
16 $15,019,680 -$5,517,612
-$0
$9,502,068
17 $15,770,400 -$5,795,378
-$0
$9,975,022
18 $16,559,040 -$6,087,175
-$0
$10,471,865
19 $17,387,040 -$6,393,535
-$0
$10,993,505
20 $18,256,320 -$6,715,169
-$0
$11,541,151
21 $19,169,280 -$7,052,964
-$0
$12,116,316
22 $20,127,840 -$7,407,631
-$0
$12,720,209
23 $21,133,920 -$7,779,881
-$0
$13,354,039
24 $22,190,880 -$8,170,956
-$0
$14,019,924
25 $23,300,160 -$8,581,390
-$0
$14,718,770
26 $24,465,600 -$9,012,602
-$0
$15,452,998
27 $25,688,640 -$9,465,127
-$0
$16,223,513
28 $26,973,120 -$9,940,385
-$0
$17,032,735
29 $28,321,920 -$10,439,441
-$0
$17,882,479
30 $29,737,920 -$10,963,361
-$0
$18,774,559