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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis July 25th, 2023

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on July 25th, 2023 was $820 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $422 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 51% 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 25th, 2023 Jackpot/Cash Option for July 25th, 2023

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
July 25th, 2023$820 Million$422 Million

Texas MEGA Millions July 25th, 2023 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$422 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$101,280,000
Additional Federal Tax$54,820,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$265,899,670

Texas MEGA Millions July 25th, 2023 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $12,341,820 -$4,526,804
-$0
$7,815,016
2 $12,959,280 -$4,755,264
-$0
$8,204,016
3 $13,607,080 -$4,994,950
-$0
$8,612,130
4 $14,287,680 -$5,246,772
-$0
$9,040,908
5 $15,001,900 -$5,511,033
-$0
$9,490,867
6 $15,752,200 -$5,788,644
-$0
$9,963,556
7 $16,539,400 -$6,079,908
-$0
$10,459,492
8 $17,366,780 -$6,386,039
-$0
$10,980,741
9 $18,235,160 -$6,707,340
-$0
$11,527,820
10 $19,147,000 -$7,044,720
-$0
$12,102,280
11 $20,103,940 -$7,398,788
-$0
$12,705,152
12 $21,109,260 -$7,770,757
-$0
$13,338,503
13 $22,164,600 -$8,161,232
-$0
$14,003,368
14 $23,273,240 -$8,571,429
-$0
$14,701,811
15 $24,436,820 -$9,001,954
-$0
$15,434,866
16 $25,658,620 -$9,454,020
-$0
$16,204,600
17 $26,941,100 -$9,928,537
-$0
$17,012,563
18 $28,288,360 -$10,427,024
-$0
$17,861,336
19 $29,702,860 -$10,950,389
-$0
$18,752,471
20 $31,187,880 -$11,499,846
-$0
$19,688,034
21 $32,747,520 -$12,076,913
-$0
$20,670,607
22 $34,385,060 -$12,682,803
-$0
$21,702,257
23 $36,103,780 -$13,318,729
-$0
$22,785,051
24 $37,909,420 -$13,986,816
-$0
$23,922,604
25 $39,804,440 -$14,687,973
-$0
$25,116,467
26 $41,795,400 -$15,424,628
-$0
$26,370,772
27 $43,884,760 -$16,197,692
-$0
$27,687,068
28 $46,079,080 -$17,009,590
-$0
$29,069,490
29 $48,383,280 -$17,862,144
-$0
$30,521,136
30 $50,802,280 -$18,757,174
-$0
$32,045,106