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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis December 16th, 2022

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on December 16th, 2022 was $429 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $233.6 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 54% 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 December 16th, 2022 Jackpot/Cash Option for December 16th, 2022

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
December 16th, 2022$429 Million$233.6 Million

Texas MEGA Millions December 16th, 2022 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$233.6 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$56,064,000
Additional Federal Tax$30,328,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$147,207,670

Texas MEGA Millions December 16th, 2022 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $6,456,879 -$2,349,376
-$0
$4,107,503
2 $6,779,916 -$2,468,899
-$0
$4,311,017
3 $7,118,826 -$2,594,296
-$0
$4,524,530
4 $7,474,896 -$2,726,042
-$0
$4,748,854
5 $7,848,555 -$2,864,296
-$0
$4,984,259
6 $8,241,090 -$3,009,534
-$0
$5,231,556
7 $8,652,930 -$3,161,914
-$0
$5,491,016
8 $9,085,791 -$3,322,073
-$0
$5,763,718
9 $9,540,102 -$3,490,168
-$0
$6,049,934
10 $10,017,150 -$3,666,676
-$0
$6,350,474
11 $10,517,793 -$3,851,914
-$0
$6,665,879
12 $11,043,747 -$4,046,517
-$0
$6,997,230
13 $11,595,870 -$4,250,802
-$0
$7,345,068
14 $12,175,878 -$4,465,405
-$0
$7,710,473
15 $12,784,629 -$4,690,643
-$0
$8,093,986
16 $13,423,839 -$4,927,151
-$0
$8,496,688
17 $14,094,795 -$5,175,405
-$0
$8,919,390
18 $14,799,642 -$5,436,198
-$0
$9,363,444
19 $15,539,667 -$5,710,007
-$0
$9,829,660
20 $16,316,586 -$5,997,467
-$0
$10,319,119
21 $17,132,544 -$6,299,372
-$0
$10,833,172
22 $17,989,257 -$6,616,355
-$0
$11,372,902
23 $18,888,441 -$6,949,054
-$0
$11,939,387
24 $19,833,099 -$7,298,577
-$0
$12,534,522
25 $20,824,518 -$7,665,402
-$0
$13,159,116
26 $21,866,130 -$8,050,798
-$0
$13,815,332
27 $22,959,222 -$8,455,243
-$0
$14,503,979
28 $24,107,226 -$8,880,004
-$0
$15,227,222
29 $25,312,716 -$9,326,035
-$0
$15,986,681
30 $26,578,266 -$9,794,289
-$0
$16,783,977