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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis July 6th, 2018

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on July 6th, 2018 was $283 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $170 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 60% 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 July 6th, 2018 Jackpot/Cash Option for July 6th, 2018

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
July 6th, 2018$283 Million$170 Million

Texas MEGA Millions July 6th, 2018 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$170 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$40,800,000
Additional Federal Tax$22,060,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$107,139,670

Texas MEGA Millions July 6th, 2018 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $4,259,433 -$1,536,321
-$0
$2,723,112
2 $4,472,532 -$1,615,167
-$0
$2,857,365
3 $4,696,102 -$1,697,888
-$0
$2,998,214
4 $4,930,992 -$1,784,797
-$0
$3,146,195
5 $5,177,485 -$1,876,000
-$0
$3,301,485
6 $5,436,430 -$1,971,809
-$0
$3,464,621
7 $5,708,110 -$2,072,331
-$0
$3,635,779
8 $5,993,657 -$2,177,983
-$0
$3,815,674
9 $6,293,354 -$2,288,871
-$0
$4,004,483
10 $6,608,050 -$2,405,309
-$0
$4,202,741
11 $6,938,311 -$2,527,505
-$0
$4,410,806
12 $7,285,269 -$2,655,880
-$0
$4,629,389
13 $7,649,490 -$2,790,642
-$0
$4,858,848
14 $8,032,106 -$2,932,210
-$0
$5,099,896
15 $8,433,683 -$3,080,793
-$0
$5,352,890
16 $8,855,353 -$3,236,811
-$0
$5,618,542
17 $9,297,965 -$3,400,577
-$0
$5,897,388
18 $9,762,934 -$3,572,616
-$0
$6,190,318
19 $10,251,109 -$3,753,241
-$0
$6,497,868
20 $10,763,622 -$3,942,871
-$0
$6,820,751
21 $11,301,888 -$4,142,029
-$0
$7,159,859
22 $11,867,039 -$4,351,135
-$0
$7,515,904
23 $12,460,207 -$4,570,607
-$0
$7,889,600
24 $13,083,373 -$4,801,178
-$0
$8,282,195
25 $13,737,386 -$5,043,163
-$0
$8,694,223
26 $14,424,510 -$5,297,399
-$0
$9,127,111
27 $15,145,594 -$5,564,200
-$0
$9,581,394
28 $15,902,902 -$5,844,404
-$0
$10,058,498
29 $16,698,132 -$6,138,639
-$0
$10,559,493
30 $17,532,982 -$6,447,534
-$0
$11,085,448