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Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis March 19th, 2024

Texas MEGA Millions Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on March 19th, 2024 was $893 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $421.4 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 March 19th, 2024 Jackpot/Cash Option for March 19th, 2024

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
March 19th, 2024$893 Million$421.4 Million

Texas MEGA Millions March 19th, 2024 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$421.4 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$101,136,000
Additional Federal Tax$54,742,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$265,521,670

Texas MEGA Millions March 19th, 2024 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $13,440,543 -$4,933,331
-$0
$8,507,212
2 $14,112,972 -$5,182,130
-$0
$8,930,842
3 $14,818,442 -$5,443,154
-$0
$9,375,288
4 $15,559,632 -$5,717,394
-$0
$9,842,238
5 $16,337,435 -$6,005,181
-$0
$10,332,254
6 $17,154,530 -$6,307,506
-$0
$10,847,024
7 $18,011,810 -$6,624,700
-$0
$11,387,110
8 $18,912,847 -$6,958,084
-$0
$11,954,763
9 $19,858,534 -$7,307,988
-$0
$12,550,546
10 $20,851,550 -$7,675,404
-$0
$13,176,146
11 $21,893,681 -$8,060,992
-$0
$13,832,689
12 $22,988,499 -$8,466,075
-$0
$14,522,424
13 $24,137,790 -$8,891,313
-$0
$15,246,477
14 $25,345,126 -$9,338,027
-$0
$16,007,099
15 $26,612,293 -$9,806,879
-$0
$16,805,414
16 $27,942,863 -$10,299,190
-$0
$17,643,673
17 $29,339,515 -$10,815,951
-$0
$18,523,564
18 $30,806,714 -$11,358,815
-$0
$19,447,899
19 $32,347,139 -$11,928,772
-$0
$20,418,367
20 $33,964,362 -$12,527,144
-$0
$21,437,218
21 $35,662,848 -$13,155,584
-$0
$22,507,264
22 $37,446,169 -$13,815,413
-$0
$23,630,756
23 $39,317,897 -$14,507,952
-$0
$24,809,945
24 $41,284,283 -$15,235,515
-$0
$26,048,768
25 $43,348,006 -$15,999,093
-$0
$27,348,913
26 $45,516,210 -$16,801,328
-$0
$28,714,882
27 $47,791,574 -$17,643,213
-$0
$30,148,361
28 $50,181,242 -$18,527,390
-$0
$31,653,852
29 $52,690,572 -$19,455,842
-$0
$33,234,730
30 $55,324,922 -$20,430,552
-$0
$34,894,370