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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis March 14th, 2007

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on March 14th, 2007 was $165 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $104 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 63% 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 Powerball March 14th, 2007 Jackpot/Cash Option for March 14th, 2007

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
March 14th, 2007$165 Million$104 Million

Texas Powerball March 14th, 2007 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$104 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$24,960,000
Additional Federal Tax$13,480,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$65,559,670

Texas Powerball March 14th, 2007 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $2,483,415 -$879,194
-$0
$1,604,221
2 $2,607,660 -$925,165
-$0
$1,682,495
3 $2,738,010 -$973,394
-$0
$1,764,616
4 $2,874,960 -$1,024,066
-$0
$1,850,894
5 $3,018,675 -$1,077,240
-$0
$1,941,435
6 $3,169,650 -$1,133,101
-$0
$2,036,549
7 $3,328,050 -$1,191,709
-$0
$2,136,341
8 $3,494,535 -$1,253,308
-$0
$2,241,227
9 $3,669,270 -$1,317,960
-$0
$2,351,310
10 $3,852,750 -$1,385,848
-$0
$2,466,902
11 $4,045,305 -$1,457,093
-$0
$2,588,212
12 $4,247,595 -$1,531,941
-$0
$2,715,654
13 $4,459,950 -$1,610,512
-$0
$2,849,438
14 $4,683,030 -$1,693,051
-$0
$2,989,979
15 $4,917,165 -$1,779,681
-$0
$3,137,484
16 $5,163,015 -$1,870,646
-$0
$3,292,369
17 $5,421,075 -$1,966,128
-$0
$3,454,947
18 $5,692,170 -$2,066,433
-$0
$3,625,737
19 $5,976,795 -$2,171,745
-$0
$3,805,050
20 $6,275,610 -$2,282,306
-$0
$3,993,304
21 $6,589,440 -$2,398,423
-$0
$4,191,017
22 $6,918,945 -$2,520,340
-$0
$4,398,605
23 $7,264,785 -$2,648,301
-$0
$4,616,484
24 $7,628,115 -$2,782,733
-$0
$4,845,382
25 $8,009,430 -$2,923,819
-$0
$5,085,611
26 $8,410,050 -$3,072,049
-$0
$5,338,001
27 $8,830,470 -$3,227,604
-$0
$5,602,866
28 $9,272,010 -$3,390,974
-$0
$5,881,036
29 $9,735,660 -$3,562,525
-$0
$6,173,135
30 $10,222,410 -$3,742,622
-$0
$6,479,788