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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis November 28th, 2023

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on November 28th, 2023 was $335 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $153.1 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 45% 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 November 28th, 2023 Jackpot/Cash Option for November 28th, 2023

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
November 28th, 2023$335 Million$153.1 Million

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

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$153.1 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$36,744,000
Additional Federal Tax$19,863,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$96,492,670

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

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $5,042,085 -$1,825,902
-$0
$3,216,183
2 $5,294,340 -$1,919,236
-$0
$3,375,104
3 $5,558,990 -$2,017,157
-$0
$3,541,833
4 $5,837,040 -$2,120,035
-$0
$3,717,005
5 $6,128,825 -$2,227,996
-$0
$3,900,829
6 $6,435,350 -$2,341,410
-$0
$4,093,940
7 $6,756,950 -$2,460,402
-$0
$4,296,548
8 $7,094,965 -$2,585,467
-$0
$4,509,498
9 $7,449,730 -$2,716,730
-$0
$4,733,000
10 $7,822,250 -$2,854,563
-$0
$4,967,687
11 $8,213,195 -$2,999,213
-$0
$5,213,982
12 $8,623,905 -$3,151,175
-$0
$5,472,730
13 $9,055,050 -$3,310,699
-$0
$5,744,351
14 $9,507,970 -$3,478,279
-$0
$6,029,691
15 $9,983,335 -$3,654,164
-$0
$6,329,171
16 $10,482,485 -$3,838,850
-$0
$6,643,635
17 $11,006,425 -$4,032,708
-$0
$6,973,717
18 $11,556,830 -$4,236,357
-$0
$7,320,473
19 $12,134,705 -$4,450,171
-$0
$7,684,534
20 $12,741,390 -$4,674,645
-$0
$8,066,745
21 $13,378,560 -$4,910,398
-$0
$8,468,162
22 $14,047,555 -$5,157,926
-$0
$8,889,629
23 $14,749,715 -$5,417,725
-$0
$9,331,990
24 $15,487,385 -$5,690,663
-$0
$9,796,722
25 $16,261,570 -$5,977,111
-$0
$10,284,459
26 $17,074,950 -$6,278,062
-$0
$10,796,888
27 $17,928,530 -$6,593,886
-$0
$11,334,644
28 $18,824,990 -$6,925,577
-$0
$11,899,413
29 $19,766,340 -$7,273,876
-$0
$12,492,464
30 $20,754,590 -$7,639,529
-$0
$13,115,061