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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis September 18th, 2010

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on September 18th, 2010 was $112 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $70.6 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 September 18th, 2010 Jackpot/Cash Option for September 18th, 2010

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
September 18th, 2010$112 Million$70.6 Million

Texas Powerball September 18th, 2010 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$70.6 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$16,944,000
Additional Federal Tax$9,138,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$44,517,670

Texas Powerball September 18th, 2010 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $1,685,712 -$584,044
-$0
$1,101,668
2 $1,770,048 -$615,248
-$0
$1,154,800
3 $1,858,528 -$647,986
-$0
$1,210,542
4 $1,951,488 -$682,381
-$0
$1,269,107
5 $2,049,040 -$718,475
-$0
$1,330,565
6 $2,151,520 -$756,393
-$0
$1,395,127
7 $2,259,040 -$796,175
-$0
$1,462,865
8 $2,372,048 -$837,988
-$0
$1,534,060
9 $2,490,656 -$881,873
-$0
$1,608,783
10 $2,615,200 -$927,954
-$0
$1,687,246
11 $2,745,904 -$976,315
-$0
$1,769,589
12 $2,883,216 -$1,027,120
-$0
$1,856,096
13 $3,027,360 -$1,080,454
-$0
$1,946,906
14 $3,178,784 -$1,136,480
-$0
$2,042,304
15 $3,337,712 -$1,195,284
-$0
$2,142,428
16 $3,504,592 -$1,257,029
-$0
$2,247,563
17 $3,679,760 -$1,321,842
-$0
$2,357,918
18 $3,863,776 -$1,389,928
-$0
$2,473,848
19 $4,056,976 -$1,461,412
-$0
$2,595,564
20 $4,259,808 -$1,536,459
-$0
$2,723,349
21 $4,472,832 -$1,615,278
-$0
$2,857,554
22 $4,696,496 -$1,698,034
-$0
$2,998,462
23 $4,931,248 -$1,784,892
-$0
$3,146,356
24 $5,177,872 -$1,876,143
-$0
$3,301,729
25 $5,436,704 -$1,971,911
-$0
$3,464,793
26 $5,708,640 -$2,072,527
-$0
$3,636,113
27 $5,994,016 -$2,178,116
-$0
$3,815,900
28 $6,293,728 -$2,289,010
-$0
$4,004,718
29 $6,608,448 -$2,405,456
-$0
$4,202,992
30 $6,938,848 -$2,527,704
-$0
$4,411,144