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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis March 16th, 2013

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on March 16th, 2013 was $216 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $132.8 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 61% 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 March 16th, 2013 Jackpot/Cash Option for March 16th, 2013

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
March 16th, 2013$216 Million$132.8 Million

Texas Powerball March 16th, 2013 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$132.8 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$31,872,000
Additional Federal Tax$17,224,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$83,703,670

Texas Powerball March 16th, 2013 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $3,251,016 -$1,163,206
-$0
$2,087,810
2 $3,413,664 -$1,223,386
-$0
$2,190,278
3 $3,584,304 -$1,286,523
-$0
$2,297,781
4 $3,763,584 -$1,352,856
-$0
$2,410,728
5 $3,951,720 -$1,422,467
-$0
$2,529,253
6 $4,149,360 -$1,495,594
-$0
$2,653,766
7 $4,356,720 -$1,572,317
-$0
$2,784,403
8 $4,574,664 -$1,652,956
-$0
$2,921,708
9 $4,803,408 -$1,737,591
-$0
$3,065,817
10 $5,043,600 -$1,826,462
-$0
$3,217,138
11 $5,295,672 -$1,919,729
-$0
$3,375,943
12 $5,560,488 -$2,017,711
-$0
$3,542,777
13 $5,838,480 -$2,120,568
-$0
$3,717,912
14 $6,130,512 -$2,228,620
-$0
$3,901,892
15 $6,437,016 -$2,342,026
-$0
$4,094,990
16 $6,758,856 -$2,461,107
-$0
$4,297,749
17 $7,096,680 -$2,586,102
-$0
$4,510,578
18 $7,451,568 -$2,717,411
-$0
$4,734,157
19 $7,824,168 -$2,855,273
-$0
$4,968,895
20 $8,215,344 -$3,000,008
-$0
$5,215,336
21 $8,626,176 -$3,152,016
-$0
$5,474,160
22 $9,057,528 -$3,311,616
-$0
$5,745,912
23 $9,510,264 -$3,479,128
-$0
$6,031,136
24 $9,985,896 -$3,655,112
-$0
$6,330,784
25 $10,485,072 -$3,839,807
-$0
$6,645,265
26 $11,009,520 -$4,033,853
-$0
$6,975,667
27 $11,559,888 -$4,237,489
-$0
$7,322,399
28 $12,137,904 -$4,451,355
-$0
$7,686,549
29 $12,744,864 -$4,675,930
-$0
$8,068,934
30 $13,382,064 -$4,911,694
-$0
$8,470,370