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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis December 23rd, 2023

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on December 23rd, 2023 was $620 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $310.8 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 50% 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 23rd, 2023 Jackpot/Cash Option for December 23rd, 2023

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
December 23rd, 2023$620 Million$310.8 Million

Texas Powerball December 23rd, 2023 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$310.8 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$74,592,000
Additional Federal Tax$40,364,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$195,843,670

Texas Powerball December 23rd, 2023 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $9,331,620 -$3,413,030
-$0
$5,918,590
2 $9,798,480 -$3,585,768
-$0
$6,212,712
3 $10,288,280 -$3,766,994
-$0
$6,521,286
4 $10,802,880 -$3,957,396
-$0
$6,845,484
5 $11,342,900 -$4,157,203
-$0
$7,185,697
6 $11,910,200 -$4,367,104
-$0
$7,543,096
7 $12,505,400 -$4,587,328
-$0
$7,918,072
8 $13,130,980 -$4,818,793
-$0
$8,312,187
9 $13,787,560 -$5,061,728
-$0
$8,725,832
10 $14,477,000 -$5,316,820
-$0
$9,160,180
11 $15,200,540 -$5,584,530
-$0
$9,616,010
12 $15,960,660 -$5,865,775
-$0
$10,094,885
13 $16,758,600 -$6,161,012
-$0
$10,597,588
14 $17,596,840 -$6,471,161
-$0
$11,125,679
15 $18,476,620 -$6,796,680
-$0
$11,679,940
16 $19,400,420 -$7,138,486
-$0
$12,261,934
17 $20,370,100 -$7,497,267
-$0
$12,872,833
18 $21,388,760 -$7,874,172
-$0
$13,514,588
19 $22,458,260 -$8,269,887
-$0
$14,188,373
20 $23,581,080 -$8,685,330
-$0
$14,895,750
21 $24,760,320 -$9,121,649
-$0
$15,638,671
22 $25,998,460 -$9,579,761
-$0
$16,418,699
23 $27,297,980 -$10,060,583
-$0
$17,237,397
24 $28,663,220 -$10,565,722
-$0
$18,097,498
25 $30,096,040 -$11,095,865
-$0
$19,000,175
26 $31,601,400 -$11,652,848
-$0
$19,948,552
27 $33,181,160 -$12,237,360
-$0
$20,943,800
28 $34,840,280 -$12,851,234
-$0
$21,989,046
29 $36,582,480 -$13,495,848
-$0
$23,086,632
30 $38,411,480 -$14,172,578
-$0
$24,238,902