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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis April 28th, 2007

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on April 28th, 2007 was $68 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $42.8 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 62% 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 April 28th, 2007 Jackpot/Cash Option for April 28th, 2007

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
April 28th, 2007$68 Million$42.8 Million

Texas Powerball April 28th, 2007 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$42.8 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$10,272,000
Additional Federal Tax$5,524,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$27,003,670

Texas Powerball April 28th, 2007 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $1,023,468 -$339,014
-$0
$684,454
2 $1,074,672 -$357,959
-$0
$716,713
3 $1,128,392 -$377,835
-$0
$750,557
4 $1,184,832 -$398,718
-$0
$786,114
5 $1,244,060 -$420,633
-$0
$823,427
6 $1,306,280 -$443,654
-$0
$862,626
7 $1,371,560 -$467,808
-$0
$903,752
8 $1,440,172 -$493,194
-$0
$946,978
9 $1,512,184 -$519,838
-$0
$992,346
10 $1,587,800 -$547,816
-$0
$1,039,984
11 $1,667,156 -$577,178
-$0
$1,089,978
12 $1,750,524 -$608,024
-$0
$1,142,500
13 $1,838,040 -$640,405
-$0
$1,197,635
14 $1,929,976 -$674,422
-$0
$1,255,554
15 $2,026,468 -$710,124
-$0
$1,316,344
16 $2,127,788 -$747,612
-$0
$1,380,176
17 $2,234,140 -$786,962
-$0
$1,447,178
18 $2,345,864 -$828,300
-$0
$1,517,564
19 $2,463,164 -$871,701
-$0
$1,591,463
20 $2,586,312 -$917,266
-$0
$1,669,046
21 $2,715,648 -$965,120
-$0
$1,750,528
22 $2,851,444 -$1,015,365
-$0
$1,836,079
23 $2,993,972 -$1,068,100
-$0
$1,925,872
24 $3,143,708 -$1,123,502
-$0
$2,020,206
25 $3,300,856 -$1,181,647
-$0
$2,119,209
26 $3,465,960 -$1,242,736
-$0
$2,223,224
27 $3,639,224 -$1,306,843
-$0
$2,332,381
28 $3,821,192 -$1,374,171
-$0
$2,447,021
29 $4,012,272 -$1,444,871
-$0
$2,567,401
30 $4,212,872 -$1,519,093
-$0
$2,693,779