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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis September 13th, 2008

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on September 13th, 2008 was $118 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $74.3 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 62% 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 September 13th, 2008 Jackpot/Cash Option for September 13th, 2008

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
September 13th, 2008$118 Million$74.3 Million

Texas Powerball September 13th, 2008 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$74.3 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$17,832,000
Additional Federal Tax$9,619,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$46,848,670

Texas Powerball September 13th, 2008 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $1,776,018 -$617,457
-$0
$1,158,561
2 $1,864,872 -$650,333
-$0
$1,214,539
3 $1,958,092 -$684,824
-$0
$1,273,268
4 $2,056,032 -$721,062
-$0
$1,334,970
5 $2,158,810 -$759,090
-$0
$1,399,720
6 $2,266,780 -$799,039
-$0
$1,467,741
7 $2,380,060 -$840,953
-$0
$1,539,107
8 $2,499,122 -$885,006
-$0
$1,614,116
9 $2,624,084 -$931,241
-$0
$1,692,843
10 $2,755,300 -$979,791
-$0
$1,775,509
11 $2,893,006 -$1,030,743
-$0
$1,862,263
12 $3,037,674 -$1,084,270
-$0
$1,953,404
13 $3,189,540 -$1,140,460
-$0
$2,049,080
14 $3,349,076 -$1,199,489
-$0
$2,149,587
15 $3,516,518 -$1,261,442
-$0
$2,255,076
16 $3,692,338 -$1,326,495
-$0
$2,365,843
17 $3,876,890 -$1,394,780
-$0
$2,482,110
18 $4,070,764 -$1,466,513
-$0
$2,604,251
19 $4,274,314 -$1,541,827
-$0
$2,732,487
20 $4,488,012 -$1,620,895
-$0
$2,867,117
21 $4,712,448 -$1,703,936
-$0
$3,008,512
22 $4,948,094 -$1,791,125
-$0
$3,156,969
23 $5,195,422 -$1,882,637
-$0
$3,312,785
24 $5,455,258 -$1,978,776
-$0
$3,476,482
25 $5,727,956 -$2,079,674
-$0
$3,648,282
26 $6,014,460 -$2,185,681
-$0
$3,828,779
27 $6,315,124 -$2,296,926
-$0
$4,018,198
28 $6,630,892 -$2,413,760
-$0
$4,217,132
29 $6,962,472 -$2,536,445
-$0
$4,426,027
30 $7,310,572 -$2,665,242
-$0
$4,645,330