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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis March 28th, 2023

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on March 28th, 2023 was $322 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $174.3 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 March 28th, 2023 Jackpot/Cash Option for March 28th, 2023

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
March 28th, 2023$322 Million$174.3 Million

Texas MEGA Millions March 28th, 2023 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$174.3 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$41,832,000
Additional Federal Tax$22,619,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$109,848,670

Texas MEGA Millions March 28th, 2023 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $4,846,422 -$1,753,507
-$0
$3,092,915
2 $5,088,888 -$1,843,219
-$0
$3,245,669
3 $5,343,268 -$1,937,340
-$0
$3,405,928
4 $5,610,528 -$2,036,226
-$0
$3,574,302
5 $5,890,990 -$2,139,997
-$0
$3,750,993
6 $6,185,620 -$2,249,010
-$0
$3,936,610
7 $6,494,740 -$2,363,384
-$0
$4,131,356
8 $6,819,638 -$2,483,596
-$0
$4,336,042
9 $7,160,636 -$2,609,766
-$0
$4,550,870
10 $7,518,700 -$2,742,249
-$0
$4,776,451
11 $7,894,474 -$2,881,286
-$0
$5,013,188
12 $8,289,246 -$3,027,351
-$0
$5,261,895
13 $8,703,660 -$3,180,685
-$0
$5,522,975
14 $9,139,004 -$3,341,762
-$0
$5,797,242
15 $9,595,922 -$3,510,822
-$0
$6,085,100
16 $10,075,702 -$3,688,340
-$0
$6,387,362
17 $10,579,310 -$3,874,675
-$0
$6,704,635
18 $11,108,356 -$4,070,422
-$0
$7,037,934
19 $11,663,806 -$4,275,939
-$0
$7,387,867
20 $12,246,948 -$4,491,701
-$0
$7,755,247
21 $12,859,392 -$4,718,305
-$0
$8,141,087
22 $13,502,426 -$4,956,228
-$0
$8,546,198
23 $14,177,338 -$5,205,945
-$0
$8,971,393
24 $14,886,382 -$5,468,292
-$0
$9,418,090
25 $15,630,524 -$5,743,624
-$0
$9,886,900
26 $16,412,340 -$6,032,896
-$0
$10,379,444
27 $17,232,796 -$6,336,465
-$0
$10,896,331
28 $18,094,468 -$6,655,284
-$0
$11,439,184
29 $18,999,288 -$6,990,067
-$0
$12,009,221
30 $19,949,188 -$7,341,530
-$0
$12,607,658