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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis August 27th, 2010

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on August 27th, 2010 was $133 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $97.1 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 73% 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 MEGA Millions August 27th, 2010 Jackpot/Cash Option for August 27th, 2010

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
August 27th, 2010$133 Million$97.1 Million

Texas MEGA Millions August 27th, 2010 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$97.1 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$23,304,000
Additional Federal Tax$12,583,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$61,212,670

Texas MEGA Millions August 27th, 2010 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $2,001,783 -$700,990
-$0
$1,300,793
2 $2,101,932 -$738,045
-$0
$1,363,887
3 $2,207,002 -$776,921
-$0
$1,430,081
4 $2,317,392 -$817,765
-$0
$1,499,627
5 $2,433,235 -$860,627
-$0
$1,572,608
6 $2,554,930 -$905,654
-$0
$1,649,276
7 $2,682,610 -$952,896
-$0
$1,729,714
8 $2,816,807 -$1,002,549
-$0
$1,814,258
9 $2,957,654 -$1,054,662
-$0
$1,902,992
10 $3,105,550 -$1,109,384
-$0
$1,996,166
11 $3,260,761 -$1,166,812
-$0
$2,093,949
12 $3,423,819 -$1,227,143
-$0
$2,196,676
13 $3,594,990 -$1,290,477
-$0
$2,304,513
14 $3,774,806 -$1,357,009
-$0
$2,417,797
15 $3,963,533 -$1,426,838
-$0
$2,536,695
16 $4,161,703 -$1,500,160
-$0
$2,661,543
17 $4,369,715 -$1,577,125
-$0
$2,792,590
18 $4,588,234 -$1,657,977
-$0
$2,930,257
19 $4,817,659 -$1,742,864
-$0
$3,074,795
20 $5,058,522 -$1,831,984
-$0
$3,226,538
21 $5,311,488 -$1,925,581
-$0
$3,385,907
22 $5,577,089 -$2,023,853
-$0
$3,553,236
23 $5,855,857 -$2,126,997
-$0
$3,728,860
24 $6,148,723 -$2,235,358
-$0
$3,913,365
25 $6,456,086 -$2,349,082
-$0
$4,107,004
26 $6,779,010 -$2,468,564
-$0
$4,310,446
27 $7,117,894 -$2,593,951
-$0
$4,523,943
28 $7,473,802 -$2,725,637
-$0
$4,748,165
29 $7,847,532 -$2,863,917
-$0
$4,983,615
30 $8,239,882 -$3,009,087
-$0
$5,230,795