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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis December 2nd, 2020

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on December 2nd, 2020 was $231 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $180 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 77% 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 December 2nd, 2020 Jackpot/Cash Option for December 2nd, 2020

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
December 2nd, 2020$231 Million$180 Million

Texas Powerball December 2nd, 2020 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$180 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$43,200,000
Additional Federal Tax$23,360,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$113,439,670

Texas Powerball December 2nd, 2020 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $3,476,781 -$1,246,739
-$0
$2,230,042
2 $3,650,724 -$1,311,098
-$0
$2,339,626
3 $3,833,214 -$1,378,620
-$0
$2,454,594
4 $4,024,944 -$1,449,560
-$0
$2,575,384
5 $4,226,145 -$1,524,004
-$0
$2,702,141
6 $4,437,510 -$1,602,209
-$0
$2,835,301
7 $4,659,270 -$1,684,260
-$0
$2,975,010
8 $4,892,349 -$1,770,500
-$0
$3,121,849
9 $5,136,978 -$1,861,012
-$0
$3,275,966
10 $5,393,850 -$1,956,055
-$0
$3,437,795
11 $5,663,427 -$2,055,798
-$0
$3,607,629
12 $5,946,633 -$2,160,585
-$0
$3,786,048
13 $6,243,930 -$2,270,584
-$0
$3,973,346
14 $6,556,242 -$2,386,140
-$0
$4,170,102
15 $6,884,031 -$2,507,422
-$0
$4,376,609
16 $7,228,221 -$2,634,772
-$0
$4,593,449
17 $7,589,505 -$2,768,447
-$0
$4,821,058
18 $7,969,038 -$2,908,874
-$0
$5,060,164
19 $8,367,513 -$3,056,310
-$0
$5,311,203
20 $8,785,854 -$3,211,096
-$0
$5,574,758
21 $9,225,216 -$3,373,660
-$0
$5,851,556
22 $9,686,523 -$3,544,344
-$0
$6,142,179
23 $10,170,699 -$3,723,489
-$0
$6,447,210
24 $10,679,361 -$3,911,694
-$0
$6,767,667
25 $11,213,202 -$4,109,215
-$0
$7,103,987
26 $11,774,070 -$4,316,736
-$0
$7,457,334
27 $12,362,658 -$4,534,514
-$0
$7,828,144
28 $12,980,814 -$4,763,232
-$0
$8,217,582
29 $13,629,924 -$5,003,402
-$0
$8,626,522
30 $14,311,374 -$5,255,539
-$0
$9,055,835