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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis December 18th, 2021

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on December 18th, 2021 was $353 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $256 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 December 18th, 2021 Jackpot/Cash Option for December 18th, 2021

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
December 18th, 2021$353 Million$256 Million

Texas Powerball December 18th, 2021 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$256 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$61,440,000
Additional Federal Tax$33,240,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$161,319,670

Texas Powerball December 18th, 2021 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $5,313,003 -$1,926,141
-$0
$3,386,862
2 $5,578,812 -$2,024,491
-$0
$3,554,321
3 $5,857,682 -$2,127,673
-$0
$3,730,009
4 $6,150,672 -$2,236,079
-$0
$3,914,593
5 $6,458,135 -$2,349,840
-$0
$4,108,295
6 $6,781,130 -$2,469,348
-$0
$4,311,782
7 $7,120,010 -$2,594,734
-$0
$4,525,276
8 $7,476,187 -$2,726,520
-$0
$4,749,667
9 $7,850,014 -$2,864,836
-$0
$4,985,178
10 $8,242,550 -$3,010,074
-$0
$5,232,476
11 $8,654,501 -$3,162,496
-$0
$5,492,005
12 $9,087,279 -$3,322,624
-$0
$5,764,655
13 $9,541,590 -$3,490,719
-$0
$6,050,871
14 $10,018,846 -$3,667,303
-$0
$6,351,543
15 $10,519,753 -$3,852,639
-$0
$6,667,114
16 $11,045,723 -$4,047,248
-$0
$6,998,475
17 $11,597,815 -$4,251,522
-$0
$7,346,293
18 $12,177,794 -$4,466,114
-$0
$7,711,680
19 $12,786,719 -$4,691,416
-$0
$8,095,303
20 $13,426,002 -$4,927,951
-$0
$8,498,051
21 $14,097,408 -$5,176,371
-$0
$8,921,037
22 $14,802,349 -$5,437,200
-$0
$9,365,149
23 $15,542,237 -$5,710,958
-$0
$9,831,279
24 $16,319,543 -$5,998,561
-$0
$10,320,982
25 $17,135,326 -$6,300,401
-$0
$10,834,925
26 $17,992,410 -$6,617,522
-$0
$11,374,888
27 $18,891,854 -$6,950,316
-$0
$11,941,538
28 $19,836,482 -$7,299,829
-$0
$12,536,653
29 $20,828,412 -$7,666,843
-$0
$13,161,569
30 $21,869,762 -$8,052,142
-$0
$13,817,620