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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis March 14th, 2015

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on March 14th, 2015 was $137 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $87.9 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 64% 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 14th, 2015 Jackpot/Cash Option for March 14th, 2015

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
March 14th, 2015$137 Million$87.9 Million

Texas Powerball March 14th, 2015 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$87.9 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$21,096,000
Additional Federal Tax$11,387,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$55,416,670

Texas Powerball March 14th, 2015 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $2,061,987 -$723,266
-$0
$1,338,721
2 $2,165,148 -$761,435
-$0
$1,403,713
3 $2,273,378 -$801,480
-$0
$1,471,898
4 $2,387,088 -$843,553
-$0
$1,543,535
5 $2,506,415 -$887,704
-$0
$1,618,711
6 $2,631,770 -$934,085
-$0
$1,697,685
7 $2,763,290 -$982,748
-$0
$1,780,542
8 $2,901,523 -$1,033,894
-$0
$1,867,629
9 $3,046,606 -$1,087,575
-$0
$1,959,031
10 $3,198,950 -$1,143,942
-$0
$2,055,008
11 $3,358,829 -$1,203,097
-$0
$2,155,732
12 $3,526,791 -$1,265,243
-$0
$2,261,548
13 $3,703,110 -$1,330,481
-$0
$2,372,629
14 $3,888,334 -$1,399,014
-$0
$2,489,320
15 $4,082,737 -$1,470,943
-$0
$2,611,794
16 $4,286,867 -$1,546,471
-$0
$2,740,396
17 $4,501,135 -$1,625,750
-$0
$2,875,385
18 $4,726,226 -$1,709,034
-$0
$3,017,192
19 $4,962,551 -$1,796,474
-$0
$3,166,077
20 $5,210,658 -$1,888,274
-$0
$3,322,384
21 $5,471,232 -$1,984,686
-$0
$3,486,546
22 $5,744,821 -$2,085,914
-$0
$3,658,907
23 $6,031,973 -$2,192,160
-$0
$3,839,813
24 $6,333,647 -$2,303,780
-$0
$4,029,867
25 $6,650,254 -$2,420,924
-$0
$4,229,330
26 $6,982,890 -$2,544,000
-$0
$4,438,890
27 $7,331,966 -$2,673,158
-$0
$4,658,808
28 $7,698,578 -$2,808,804
-$0
$4,889,774
29 $8,083,548 -$2,951,243
-$0
$5,132,305
30 $8,487,698 -$3,100,779
-$0
$5,386,919