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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis January 24th, 2015

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on January 24th, 2015 was $230 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $157.8 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 68% 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 January 24th, 2015 Jackpot/Cash Option for January 24th, 2015

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
January 24th, 2015$230 Million$157.8 Million

Texas Powerball January 24th, 2015 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$157.8 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$37,872,000
Additional Federal Tax$20,474,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$99,453,670

Texas Powerball January 24th, 2015 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $3,461,730 -$1,241,170
-$0
$2,220,560
2 $3,634,920 -$1,305,251
-$0
$2,329,669
3 $3,816,620 -$1,372,480
-$0
$2,444,140
4 $4,007,520 -$1,443,113
-$0
$2,564,407
5 $4,207,850 -$1,517,235
-$0
$2,690,615
6 $4,418,300 -$1,595,101
-$0
$2,823,199
7 $4,639,100 -$1,676,797
-$0
$2,962,303
8 $4,871,170 -$1,762,663
-$0
$3,108,507
9 $5,114,740 -$1,852,784
-$0
$3,261,956
10 $5,370,500 -$1,947,415
-$0
$3,423,085
11 $5,638,910 -$2,046,727
-$0
$3,592,183
12 $5,920,890 -$2,151,060
-$0
$3,769,830
13 $6,216,900 -$2,260,583
-$0
$3,956,317
14 $6,527,860 -$2,375,639
-$0
$4,152,221
15 $6,854,230 -$2,496,395
-$0
$4,357,835
16 $7,196,930 -$2,623,194
-$0
$4,573,736
17 $7,556,650 -$2,756,291
-$0
$4,800,359
18 $7,934,540 -$2,896,110
-$0
$5,038,430
19 $8,331,290 -$3,042,908
-$0
$5,288,382
20 $8,747,820 -$3,197,024
-$0
$5,550,796
21 $9,185,280 -$3,358,884
-$0
$5,826,396
22 $9,644,590 -$3,528,829
-$0
$6,115,761
23 $10,126,670 -$3,707,198
-$0
$6,419,472
24 $10,633,130 -$3,894,588
-$0
$6,738,542
25 $11,164,660 -$4,091,255
-$0
$7,073,405
26 $11,723,100 -$4,297,877
-$0
$7,425,223
27 $12,309,140 -$4,514,712
-$0
$7,794,428
28 $12,924,620 -$4,742,440
-$0
$8,182,180
29 $13,570,920 -$4,981,571
-$0
$8,589,349
30 $14,249,420 -$5,232,616
-$0
$9,016,804