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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis September 22nd, 2021

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on September 22nd, 2021 was $490 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $355.1 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 22nd, 2021 Jackpot/Cash Option for September 22nd, 2021

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
September 22nd, 2021$490 Million$355.1 Million

Texas Powerball September 22nd, 2021 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$355.1 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$85,224,000
Additional Federal Tax$46,123,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$223,752,670

Texas Powerball September 22nd, 2021 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $7,374,990 -$2,689,077
-$0
$4,685,913
2 $7,743,960 -$2,825,596
-$0
$4,918,364
3 $8,131,060 -$2,968,823
-$0
$5,162,237
4 $8,537,760 -$3,119,302
-$0
$5,418,458
5 $8,964,550 -$3,277,214
-$0
$5,687,336
6 $9,412,900 -$3,443,103
-$0
$5,969,797
7 $9,883,300 -$3,617,151
-$0
$6,266,149
8 $10,377,710 -$3,800,083
-$0
$6,577,627
9 $10,896,620 -$3,992,080
-$0
$6,904,540
10 $11,441,500 -$4,193,685
-$0
$7,247,815
11 $12,013,330 -$4,405,262
-$0
$7,608,068
12 $12,614,070 -$4,627,536
-$0
$7,986,534
13 $13,244,700 -$4,860,869
-$0
$8,383,831
14 $13,907,180 -$5,105,987
-$0
$8,801,193
15 $14,602,490 -$5,363,252
-$0
$9,239,238
16 $15,332,590 -$5,633,389
-$0
$9,699,201
17 $16,098,950 -$5,916,942
-$0
$10,182,008
18 $16,904,020 -$6,214,818
-$0
$10,689,202
19 $17,749,270 -$6,527,560
-$0
$11,221,710
20 $18,636,660 -$6,855,895
-$0
$11,780,765
21 $19,568,640 -$7,200,727
-$0
$12,367,913
22 $20,547,170 -$7,562,783
-$0
$12,984,387
23 $21,574,210 -$7,942,788
-$0
$13,631,422
24 $22,653,190 -$8,342,011
-$0
$14,311,179
25 $23,785,580 -$8,760,995
-$0
$15,024,585
26 $24,975,300 -$9,201,191
-$0
$15,774,109
27 $26,223,820 -$9,663,144
-$0
$16,560,676
28 $27,535,060 -$10,148,303
-$0
$17,386,757
29 $28,911,960 -$10,657,756
-$0
$18,254,204
30 $30,357,460 -$11,192,591
-$0
$19,164,869