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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis April 24th, 2020

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on April 24th, 2020 was $174 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $142.9 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 82% 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 April 24th, 2020 Jackpot/Cash Option for April 24th, 2020

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
April 24th, 2020$174 Million$142.9 Million

Texas MEGA Millions April 24th, 2020 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$142.9 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$34,296,000
Additional Federal Tax$18,537,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$90,066,670

Texas MEGA Millions April 24th, 2020 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $2,618,874 -$929,314
-$0
$1,689,560
2 $2,749,896 -$977,792
-$0
$1,772,104
3 $2,887,356 -$1,028,652
-$0
$1,858,704
4 $3,031,776 -$1,082,088
-$0
$1,949,688
5 $3,183,330 -$1,138,162
-$0
$2,045,168
6 $3,342,540 -$1,197,070
-$0
$2,145,470
7 $3,509,580 -$1,258,875
-$0
$2,250,705
8 $3,685,146 -$1,323,834
-$0
$2,361,312
9 $3,869,412 -$1,392,013
-$0
$2,477,399
10 $4,062,900 -$1,463,603
-$0
$2,599,297
11 $4,265,958 -$1,538,735
-$0
$2,727,223
12 $4,479,282 -$1,617,665
-$0
$2,861,617
13 $4,703,220 -$1,700,522
-$0
$3,002,698
14 $4,938,468 -$1,787,564
-$0
$3,150,904
15 $5,185,374 -$1,878,919
-$0
$3,306,455
16 $5,444,634 -$1,974,845
-$0
$3,469,789
17 $5,716,770 -$2,075,535
-$0
$3,641,235
18 $6,002,652 -$2,181,312
-$0
$3,821,340
19 $6,302,802 -$2,292,367
-$0
$4,010,435
20 $6,617,916 -$2,408,959
-$0
$4,208,957
21 $6,948,864 -$2,531,410
-$0
$4,417,454
22 $7,296,342 -$2,659,977
-$0
$4,636,365
23 $7,661,046 -$2,794,917
-$0
$4,866,129
24 $8,044,194 -$2,936,682
-$0
$5,107,512
25 $8,446,308 -$3,085,464
-$0
$5,360,844
26 $8,868,780 -$3,241,779
-$0
$5,627,001
27 $9,312,132 -$3,405,819
-$0
$5,906,313
28 $9,777,756 -$3,578,100
-$0
$6,199,656
29 $10,266,696 -$3,759,008
-$0
$6,507,688
30 $10,779,996 -$3,948,929
-$0
$6,831,067