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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis September 26th, 2009

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on September 26th, 2009 was $150 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $94.5 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 September 26th, 2009 Jackpot/Cash Option for September 26th, 2009

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
September 26th, 2009$150 Million$94.5 Million

Texas Powerball September 26th, 2009 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$94.5 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$22,680,000
Additional Federal Tax$12,245,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$59,574,670

Texas Powerball September 26th, 2009 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $2,257,650 -$795,661
-$0
$1,461,989
2 $2,370,600 -$837,452
-$0
$1,533,148
3 $2,489,100 -$881,297
-$0
$1,607,803
4 $2,613,600 -$927,362
-$0
$1,686,238
5 $2,744,250 -$975,703
-$0
$1,768,547
6 $2,881,500 -$1,026,485
-$0
$1,855,015
7 $3,025,500 -$1,079,765
-$0
$1,945,735
8 $3,176,850 -$1,135,765
-$0
$2,041,085
9 $3,335,700 -$1,194,539
-$0
$2,141,161
10 $3,502,500 -$1,256,255
-$0
$2,246,245
11 $3,677,550 -$1,321,024
-$0
$2,356,526
12 $3,861,450 -$1,389,067
-$0
$2,472,383
13 $4,054,500 -$1,460,495
-$0
$2,594,005
14 $4,257,300 -$1,535,531
-$0
$2,721,769
15 $4,470,150 -$1,614,286
-$0
$2,855,864
16 $4,693,650 -$1,696,981
-$0
$2,996,669
17 $4,928,250 -$1,783,783
-$0
$3,144,467
18 $5,174,700 -$1,874,969
-$0
$3,299,731
19 $5,433,450 -$1,970,707
-$0
$3,462,743
20 $5,705,100 -$2,071,217
-$0
$3,633,883
21 $5,990,400 -$2,176,778
-$0
$3,813,622
22 $6,289,950 -$2,287,612
-$0
$4,002,338
23 $6,604,350 -$2,403,940
-$0
$4,200,410
24 $6,934,650 -$2,526,151
-$0
$4,408,499
25 $7,281,300 -$2,654,411
-$0
$4,626,889
26 $7,645,500 -$2,789,165
-$0
$4,856,335
27 $8,027,700 -$2,930,579
-$0
$5,097,121
28 $8,429,100 -$3,079,097
-$0
$5,350,003
29 $8,850,600 -$3,235,052
-$0
$5,615,548
30 $9,293,100 -$3,398,777
-$0
$5,894,323