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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis February 27th, 2024

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on February 27th, 2024 was $563 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $265.4 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 47% 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 February 27th, 2024 Jackpot/Cash Option for February 27th, 2024

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
February 27th, 2024$563 Million$265.4 Million

Texas MEGA Millions February 27th, 2024 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$265.4 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$63,696,000
Additional Federal Tax$34,462,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$167,241,670

Texas MEGA Millions February 27th, 2024 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $8,473,713 -$3,095,604
-$0
$5,378,109
2 $8,897,652 -$3,252,462
-$0
$5,645,190
3 $9,342,422 -$3,417,027
-$0
$5,925,395
4 $9,809,712 -$3,589,924
-$0
$6,219,788
5 $10,300,085 -$3,771,362
-$0
$6,528,723
6 $10,815,230 -$3,961,965
-$0
$6,853,265
7 $11,355,710 -$4,161,943
-$0
$7,193,767
8 $11,923,777 -$4,372,128
-$0
$7,551,649
9 $12,519,994 -$4,592,728
-$0
$7,927,266
10 $13,146,050 -$4,824,369
-$0
$8,321,681
11 $13,803,071 -$5,067,467
-$0
$8,735,604
12 $14,493,309 -$5,322,855
-$0
$9,170,454
13 $15,217,890 -$5,590,950
-$0
$9,626,940
14 $15,979,066 -$5,872,585
-$0
$10,106,481
15 $16,777,963 -$6,168,177
-$0
$10,609,786
16 $17,616,833 -$6,478,559
-$0
$11,138,274
17 $18,497,365 -$6,804,355
-$0
$11,693,010
18 $19,422,374 -$7,146,609
-$0
$12,275,765
19 $20,393,549 -$7,505,944
-$0
$12,887,605
20 $21,413,142 -$7,883,193
-$0
$13,529,949
21 $22,483,968 -$8,279,399
-$0
$14,204,569
22 $23,608,279 -$8,695,394
-$0
$14,912,885
23 $24,788,327 -$9,132,011
-$0
$15,656,316
24 $26,028,053 -$9,590,710
-$0
$16,437,343
25 $27,329,146 -$10,072,114
-$0
$17,257,032
26 $28,696,110 -$10,577,891
-$0
$18,118,219
27 $30,130,634 -$11,108,665
-$0
$19,021,969
28 $31,637,222 -$11,666,103
-$0
$19,971,119
29 $33,219,252 -$12,251,454
-$0
$20,967,798
30 $34,880,102 -$12,865,968
-$0
$22,014,134