Texas Lottery

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis February 8th, 2006

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on February 8th, 2006 was $210 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $132.3 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 63% 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 Powerball February 8th, 2006 Jackpot/Cash Option for February 8th, 2006

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
February 8th, 2006$210 Million$132.3 Million

Texas Powerball February 8th, 2006 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$132.3 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$31,752,000
Additional Federal Tax$17,159,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$83,388,670

Texas Powerball February 8th, 2006 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $3,160,710 -$1,129,793
-$0
$2,030,917
2 $3,318,840 -$1,188,301
-$0
$2,130,539
3 $3,484,740 -$1,249,684
-$0
$2,235,056
4 $3,659,040 -$1,314,175
-$0
$2,344,865
5 $3,841,950 -$1,381,852
-$0
$2,460,098
6 $4,034,100 -$1,452,947
-$0
$2,581,153
7 $4,235,700 -$1,527,539
-$0
$2,708,161
8 $4,447,590 -$1,605,939
-$0
$2,841,651
9 $4,669,980 -$1,688,223
-$0
$2,981,757
10 $4,903,500 -$1,774,625
-$0
$3,128,875
11 $5,148,570 -$1,865,301
-$0
$3,283,269
12 $5,406,030 -$1,960,561
-$0
$3,445,469
13 $5,676,300 -$2,060,561
-$0
$3,615,739
14 $5,960,220 -$2,165,612
-$0
$3,794,608
15 $6,258,210 -$2,275,868
-$0
$3,982,342
16 $6,571,110 -$2,391,641
-$0
$4,179,469
17 $6,899,550 -$2,513,164
-$0
$4,386,386
18 $7,244,580 -$2,640,825
-$0
$4,603,755
19 $7,606,830 -$2,774,857
-$0
$4,831,973
20 $7,987,140 -$2,915,572
-$0
$5,071,568
21 $8,386,560 -$3,063,358
-$0
$5,323,202
22 $8,805,930 -$3,218,524
-$0
$5,587,406
23 $9,246,090 -$3,381,384
-$0
$5,864,706
24 $9,708,510 -$3,552,479
-$0
$6,156,031
25 $10,193,820 -$3,732,044
-$0
$6,461,776
26 $10,703,700 -$3,920,699
-$0
$6,783,001
27 $11,238,780 -$4,118,679
-$0
$7,120,101
28 $11,800,740 -$4,326,604
-$0
$7,474,136
29 $12,390,840 -$4,544,941
-$0
$7,845,899
30 $13,010,340 -$4,774,156
-$0
$8,236,184