Texas Lottery

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the upcoming draw on March 20th, 2024 is estimated to be $687 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $327.3 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 47% 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 March 20th, 2024 Jackpot/Cash Option for March 20th, 2024

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
March 20th, 2024$687 Million$327.3 Million

Texas Powerball March 20th, 2024 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$327.3 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$78,552,000
Additional Federal Tax$42,509,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$206,238,670

Texas Powerball March 20th, 2024 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $10,340,037 -$3,786,144
-$0
$6,553,893
2 $10,857,348 -$3,977,549
-$0
$6,879,799
3 $11,400,078 -$4,178,359
-$0
$7,221,719
4 $11,970,288 -$4,389,337
-$0
$7,580,951
5 $12,568,665 -$4,610,736
-$0
$7,957,929
6 $13,197,270 -$4,843,320
-$0
$8,353,950
7 $13,856,790 -$5,087,343
-$0
$8,769,447
8 $14,549,973 -$5,343,820
-$0
$9,206,153
9 $15,277,506 -$5,613,008
-$0
$9,664,498
10 $16,041,450 -$5,895,667
-$0
$10,145,783
11 $16,843,179 -$6,192,307
-$0
$10,650,872
12 $17,685,441 -$6,503,944
-$0
$11,181,497
13 $18,569,610 -$6,831,086
-$0
$11,738,524
14 $19,498,434 -$7,174,751
-$0
$12,323,683
15 $20,473,287 -$7,535,447
-$0
$12,937,840
16 $21,496,917 -$7,914,190
-$0
$13,582,727
17 $22,571,385 -$8,311,743
-$0
$14,259,642
18 $23,700,126 -$8,729,377
-$0
$14,970,749
19 $24,885,201 -$9,167,855
-$0
$15,717,346
20 $26,129,358 -$9,628,193
-$0
$16,501,165
21 $27,436,032 -$10,111,662
-$0
$17,324,370
22 $28,807,971 -$10,619,280
-$0
$18,188,691
23 $30,247,923 -$11,152,062
-$0
$19,095,861
24 $31,760,697 -$11,711,788
-$0
$20,048,909
25 $33,348,354 -$12,299,221
-$0
$21,049,133
26 $35,016,390 -$12,916,395
-$0
$22,099,995
27 $36,766,866 -$13,564,071
-$0
$23,202,795
28 $38,605,278 -$14,244,283
-$0
$24,360,995
29 $40,535,748 -$14,958,557
-$0
$25,577,191
30 $42,562,398 -$15,708,418
-$0
$26,853,980