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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis September 14th, 2021

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on September 14th, 2021 was $383 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $277.3 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 72% 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 September 14th, 2021 Jackpot/Cash Option for September 14th, 2021

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
September 14th, 2021$383 Million$277.3 Million

Texas MEGA Millions September 14th, 2021 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$277.3 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$66,552,000
Additional Federal Tax$36,009,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$174,738,670

Texas MEGA Millions September 14th, 2021 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $5,764,533 -$2,093,208
-$0
$3,671,325
2 $6,052,932 -$2,199,915
-$0
$3,853,017
3 $6,355,502 -$2,311,866
-$0
$4,043,636
4 $6,673,392 -$2,429,485
-$0
$4,243,907
5 $7,006,985 -$2,552,915
-$0
$4,454,070
6 $7,357,430 -$2,682,579
-$0
$4,674,851
7 $7,725,110 -$2,818,621
-$0
$4,906,489
8 $8,111,557 -$2,961,606
-$0
$5,149,951
9 $8,517,154 -$3,111,677
-$0
$5,405,477
10 $8,943,050 -$3,269,259
-$0
$5,673,791
11 $9,390,011 -$3,434,634
-$0
$5,955,377
12 $9,859,569 -$3,608,371
-$0
$6,251,198
13 $10,352,490 -$3,790,752
-$0
$6,561,738
14 $10,870,306 -$3,982,344
-$0
$6,887,962
15 $11,413,783 -$4,183,430
-$0
$7,230,353
16 $11,984,453 -$4,394,578
-$0
$7,589,875
17 $12,583,465 -$4,616,212
-$0
$7,967,253
18 $13,212,734 -$4,849,042
-$0
$8,363,692
19 $13,873,409 -$5,093,492
-$0
$8,779,917
20 $14,567,022 -$5,350,129
-$0
$9,216,893
21 $15,295,488 -$5,619,661
-$0
$9,675,827
22 $16,060,339 -$5,902,656
-$0
$10,157,683
23 $16,863,107 -$6,199,680
-$0
$10,663,427
24 $17,706,473 -$6,511,725
-$0
$11,194,748
25 $18,591,586 -$6,839,217
-$0
$11,752,369
26 $19,521,510 -$7,183,289
-$0
$12,338,221
27 $20,497,394 -$7,544,366
-$0
$12,953,028
28 $21,522,302 -$7,923,582
-$0
$13,598,720
29 $22,598,532 -$8,321,787
-$0
$14,276,745
30 $23,728,382 -$8,739,832
-$0
$14,988,550