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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis September 20th, 2021

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on September 20th, 2021 was $472 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $342 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 72% 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 20th, 2021 Jackpot/Cash Option for September 20th, 2021

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
September 20th, 2021$472 Million$342 Million

Texas Powerball September 20th, 2021 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$342 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$82,080,000
Additional Federal Tax$44,420,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$215,499,670

Texas Powerball September 20th, 2021 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $7,104,072 -$2,588,837
-$0
$4,515,235
2 $7,459,488 -$2,720,341
-$0
$4,739,147
3 $7,832,368 -$2,858,307
-$0
$4,974,061
4 $8,224,128 -$3,003,258
-$0
$5,220,870
5 $8,635,240 -$3,155,369
-$0
$5,479,871
6 $9,067,120 -$3,315,165
-$0
$5,751,955
7 $9,520,240 -$3,482,819
-$0
$6,037,421
8 $9,996,488 -$3,659,031
-$0
$6,337,457
9 $10,496,336 -$3,843,975
-$0
$6,652,361
10 $11,021,200 -$4,038,174
-$0
$6,983,026
11 $11,572,024 -$4,241,979
-$0
$7,330,045
12 $12,150,696 -$4,456,088
-$0
$7,694,608
13 $12,758,160 -$4,680,850
-$0
$8,077,310
14 $13,396,304 -$4,916,963
-$0
$8,479,341
15 $14,066,072 -$5,164,777
-$0
$8,901,295
16 $14,769,352 -$5,424,991
-$0
$9,344,361
17 $15,507,560 -$5,698,128
-$0
$9,809,432
18 $16,283,056 -$5,985,061
-$0
$10,297,995
19 $17,097,256 -$6,286,315
-$0
$10,810,941
20 $17,952,048 -$6,602,588
-$0
$11,349,460
21 $18,849,792 -$6,934,753
-$0
$11,915,039
22 $19,792,376 -$7,283,510
-$0
$12,508,866
23 $20,781,688 -$7,649,555
-$0
$13,132,133
24 $21,821,032 -$8,034,112
-$0
$13,786,920
25 $22,911,824 -$8,437,705
-$0
$14,474,119
26 $24,057,840 -$8,861,731
-$0
$15,196,109
27 $25,260,496 -$9,306,714
-$0
$15,953,782
28 $26,523,568 -$9,774,051
-$0
$16,749,517
29 $27,849,888 -$10,264,789
-$0
$17,585,099
30 $29,242,288 -$10,779,977
-$0
$18,462,311