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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis October 27th, 2018

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on October 27th, 2018 was $750 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $428.6 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 57% 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 October 27th, 2018 Jackpot/Cash Option for October 27th, 2018

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
October 27th, 2018$750 Million$428.6 Million

Texas Powerball October 27th, 2018 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$428.6 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$102,864,000
Additional Federal Tax$55,678,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$270,057,670

Texas Powerball October 27th, 2018 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $11,288,250 -$4,136,983
-$0
$7,151,267
2 $11,853,000 -$4,345,940
-$0
$7,507,060
3 $12,445,500 -$4,565,165
-$0
$7,880,335
4 $13,068,000 -$4,795,490
-$0
$8,272,510
5 $13,721,250 -$5,037,193
-$0
$8,684,057
6 $14,407,500 -$5,291,105
-$0
$9,116,395
7 $15,127,500 -$5,557,505
-$0
$9,569,995
8 $15,884,250 -$5,837,503
-$0
$10,046,747
9 $16,678,500 -$6,131,375
-$0
$10,547,125
10 $17,512,500 -$6,439,955
-$0
$11,072,545
11 $18,387,750 -$6,763,798
-$0
$11,623,952
12 $19,307,250 -$7,104,013
-$0
$12,203,237
13 $20,272,500 -$7,461,155
-$0
$12,811,345
14 $21,286,500 -$7,836,335
-$0
$13,450,165
15 $22,350,750 -$8,230,108
-$0
$14,120,642
16 $23,468,250 -$8,643,583
-$0
$14,824,667
17 $24,641,250 -$9,077,593
-$0
$15,563,657
18 $25,873,500 -$9,533,525
-$0
$16,339,975
19 $27,167,250 -$10,012,213
-$0
$17,155,037
20 $28,525,500 -$10,514,765
-$0
$18,010,735
21 $29,952,000 -$11,042,570
-$0
$18,909,430
22 $31,449,750 -$11,596,738
-$0
$19,853,012
23 $33,021,750 -$12,178,378
-$0
$20,843,372
24 $34,673,250 -$12,789,433
-$0
$21,883,817
25 $36,406,500 -$13,430,735
-$0
$22,975,765
26 $38,227,500 -$14,104,505
-$0
$24,122,995
27 $40,138,500 -$14,811,575
-$0
$25,326,925
28 $42,145,500 -$15,554,165
-$0
$26,591,335
29 $44,253,000 -$16,333,940
-$0
$27,919,060
30 $46,465,500 -$17,152,565
-$0
$29,312,935