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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis December 11th, 2020

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on December 11th, 2020 was $276 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $211.8 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 76% 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 December 11th, 2020 Jackpot/Cash Option for December 11th, 2020

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
December 11th, 2020$276 Million$211.8 Million

Texas MEGA Millions December 11th, 2020 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$211.8 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$50,832,000
Additional Federal Tax$27,494,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$133,473,670

Texas MEGA Millions December 11th, 2020 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $4,154,076 -$1,497,339
-$0
$2,656,737
2 $4,361,904 -$1,574,235
-$0
$2,787,669
3 $4,579,944 -$1,654,910
-$0
$2,925,034
4 $4,809,024 -$1,739,669
-$0
$3,069,355
5 $5,049,420 -$1,828,616
-$0
$3,220,804
6 $5,301,960 -$1,922,056
-$0
$3,379,904
7 $5,566,920 -$2,020,091
-$0
$3,546,829
8 $5,845,404 -$2,123,130
-$0
$3,722,274
9 $6,137,688 -$2,231,275
-$0
$3,906,413
10 $6,444,600 -$2,344,832
-$0
$4,099,768
11 $6,766,692 -$2,464,006
-$0
$4,302,686
12 $7,105,068 -$2,589,206
-$0
$4,515,862
13 $7,460,280 -$2,720,634
-$0
$4,739,646
14 $7,833,432 -$2,858,700
-$0
$4,974,732
15 $8,225,076 -$3,003,609
-$0
$5,221,467
16 $8,636,316 -$3,155,767
-$0
$5,480,549
17 $9,067,980 -$3,315,483
-$0
$5,752,497
18 $9,521,448 -$3,483,266
-$0
$6,038,182
19 $9,997,548 -$3,659,423
-$0
$6,338,125
20 $10,497,384 -$3,844,362
-$0
$6,653,022
21 $11,022,336 -$4,038,595
-$0
$6,983,741
22 $11,573,508 -$4,242,528
-$0
$7,330,980
23 $12,152,004 -$4,456,572
-$0
$7,695,432
24 $12,759,756 -$4,681,440
-$0
$8,078,316
25 $13,397,592 -$4,917,439
-$0
$8,480,153
26 $14,067,720 -$5,165,387
-$0
$8,902,333
27 $14,770,968 -$5,425,589
-$0
$9,345,379
28 $15,509,544 -$5,698,862
-$0
$9,810,682
29 $16,285,104 -$5,985,819
-$0
$10,299,285
30 $17,099,304 -$6,287,073
-$0
$10,812,231