Texas Lottery

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis October 5th, 2011

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on October 5th, 2011 was $58 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $36.5 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 October 5th, 2011 Jackpot/Cash Option for October 5th, 2011

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
October 5th, 2011$58 Million$36.5 Million

Texas Powerball October 5th, 2011 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$36.5 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$8,760,000
Additional Federal Tax$4,705,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$23,034,670

Texas Powerball October 5th, 2011 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $872,958 -$283,325
-$0
$589,633
2 $916,632 -$299,484
-$0
$617,148
3 $962,452 -$316,438
-$0
$646,014
4 $1,010,592 -$334,249
-$0
$676,343
5 $1,061,110 -$352,941
-$0
$708,169
6 $1,114,180 -$372,577
-$0
$741,603
7 $1,169,860 -$393,179
-$0
$776,681
8 $1,228,382 -$414,832
-$0
$813,550
9 $1,289,804 -$437,558
-$0
$852,246
10 $1,354,300 -$461,421
-$0
$892,879
11 $1,421,986 -$486,465
-$0
$935,521
12 $1,493,094 -$512,775
-$0
$980,319
13 $1,567,740 -$540,394
-$0
$1,027,346
14 $1,646,156 -$569,408
-$0
$1,076,748
15 $1,728,458 -$599,860
-$0
$1,128,598
16 $1,814,878 -$631,835
-$0
$1,183,043
17 $1,905,590 -$665,399
-$0
$1,240,191
18 $2,000,884 -$700,657
-$0
$1,300,227
19 $2,100,934 -$737,676
-$0
$1,363,258
20 $2,205,972 -$776,540
-$0
$1,429,432
21 $2,316,288 -$817,357
-$0
$1,498,931
22 $2,432,114 -$860,213
-$0
$1,571,901
23 $2,553,682 -$905,193
-$0
$1,648,489
24 $2,681,398 -$952,448
-$0
$1,728,950
25 $2,815,436 -$1,002,042
-$0
$1,813,394
26 $2,956,260 -$1,054,147
-$0
$1,902,113
27 $3,104,044 -$1,108,827
-$0
$1,995,217
28 $3,259,252 -$1,166,254
-$0
$2,092,998
29 $3,422,232 -$1,226,556
-$0
$2,195,676
30 $3,593,332 -$1,289,863
-$0
$2,303,469