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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis September 29th, 2010

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on September 29th, 2010 was $35 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $22.1 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 29th, 2010 Jackpot/Cash Option for September 29th, 2010

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
September 29th, 2010$35 Million$22.1 Million

Texas Powerball September 29th, 2010 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$22.1 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$5,304,000
Additional Federal Tax$2,833,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$13,962,670

Texas Powerball September 29th, 2010 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $526,785 -$155,241
-$0
$371,544
2 $553,140 -$164,992
-$0
$388,148
3 $580,790 -$175,223
-$0
$405,567
4 $609,840 -$185,971
-$0
$423,869
5 $640,325 -$197,251
-$0
$443,074
6 $672,350 -$209,100
-$0
$463,250
7 $705,950 -$221,532
-$0
$484,418
8 $741,265 -$234,598
-$0
$506,667
9 $778,330 -$248,312
-$0
$530,018
10 $817,250 -$262,713
-$0
$554,537
11 $858,095 -$277,826
-$0
$580,269
12 $901,005 -$293,702
-$0
$607,303
13 $946,050 -$310,369
-$0
$635,681
14 $993,370 -$327,877
-$0
$665,493
15 $1,043,035 -$346,253
-$0
$696,782
16 $1,095,185 -$365,549
-$0
$729,636
17 $1,149,925 -$385,803
-$0
$764,122
18 $1,207,430 -$407,079
-$0
$800,351
19 $1,267,805 -$429,418
-$0
$838,387
20 $1,331,190 -$452,871
-$0
$878,319
21 $1,397,760 -$477,502
-$0
$920,258
22 $1,467,655 -$503,363
-$0
$964,292
23 $1,541,015 -$530,506
-$0
$1,010,509
24 $1,618,085 -$559,022
-$0
$1,059,063
25 $1,698,970 -$588,949
-$0
$1,110,021
26 $1,783,950 -$620,392
-$0
$1,163,558
27 $1,873,130 -$653,388
-$0
$1,219,742
28 $1,966,790 -$688,043
-$0
$1,278,747
29 $2,065,140 -$724,432
-$0
$1,340,708
30 $2,168,390 -$762,635
-$0
$1,405,755