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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis February 27th, 2016

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on February 27th, 2016 was $266 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $176.2 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 66% 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 February 27th, 2016 Jackpot/Cash Option for February 27th, 2016

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
February 27th, 2016$266 Million$176.2 Million

Texas Powerball February 27th, 2016 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$176.2 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$42,288,000
Additional Federal Tax$22,866,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$111,045,670

Texas Powerball February 27th, 2016 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $4,003,566 -$1,441,650
-$0
$2,561,916
2 $4,203,864 -$1,515,760
-$0
$2,688,104
3 $4,414,004 -$1,593,512
-$0
$2,820,492
4 $4,634,784 -$1,675,200
-$0
$2,959,584
5 $4,866,470 -$1,760,924
-$0
$3,105,546
6 $5,109,860 -$1,850,979
-$0
$3,258,881
7 $5,365,220 -$1,945,462
-$0
$3,419,758
8 $5,633,614 -$2,044,768
-$0
$3,588,846
9 $5,915,308 -$2,148,994
-$0
$3,766,314
10 $6,211,100 -$2,258,437
-$0
$3,952,663
11 $6,521,522 -$2,373,294
-$0
$4,148,228
12 $6,847,638 -$2,493,956
-$0
$4,353,682
13 $7,189,980 -$2,620,623
-$0
$4,569,357
14 $7,549,612 -$2,753,687
-$0
$4,795,925
15 $7,927,066 -$2,893,345
-$0
$5,033,721
16 $8,323,406 -$3,039,991
-$0
$5,283,415
17 $8,739,430 -$3,193,919
-$0
$5,545,511
18 $9,176,468 -$3,355,624
-$0
$5,820,844
19 $9,635,318 -$3,525,398
-$0
$6,109,920
20 $10,117,044 -$3,703,637
-$0
$6,413,407
21 $10,622,976 -$3,890,832
-$0
$6,732,144
22 $11,154,178 -$4,087,376
-$0
$7,066,802
23 $11,711,714 -$4,293,665
-$0
$7,418,049
24 $12,297,446 -$4,510,385
-$0
$7,787,061
25 $12,912,172 -$4,737,834
-$0
$8,174,338
26 $13,558,020 -$4,976,798
-$0
$8,581,222
27 $14,235,788 -$5,227,572
-$0
$9,008,216
28 $14,947,604 -$5,490,944
-$0
$9,456,660
29 $15,695,064 -$5,767,504
-$0
$9,927,560
30 $16,479,764 -$6,057,843
-$0
$10,421,921