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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis October 18th, 2017

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on October 18th, 2017 was $156 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $98.3 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 October 18th, 2017 Jackpot/Cash Option for October 18th, 2017

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
October 18th, 2017$156 Million$98.3 Million

Texas Powerball October 18th, 2017 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$98.3 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$23,592,000
Additional Federal Tax$12,739,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$61,968,670

Texas Powerball October 18th, 2017 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $2,347,956 -$829,074
-$0
$1,518,882
2 $2,465,424 -$872,537
-$0
$1,592,887
3 $2,588,664 -$918,136
-$0
$1,670,528
4 $2,718,144 -$966,044
-$0
$1,752,100
5 $2,854,020 -$1,016,318
-$0
$1,837,702
6 $2,996,760 -$1,069,132
-$0
$1,927,628
7 $3,146,520 -$1,124,543
-$0
$2,021,977
8 $3,303,924 -$1,182,782
-$0
$2,121,142
9 $3,469,128 -$1,243,908
-$0
$2,225,220
10 $3,642,600 -$1,308,092
-$0
$2,334,508
11 $3,824,652 -$1,375,452
-$0
$2,449,200
12 $4,015,908 -$1,446,216
-$0
$2,569,692
13 $4,216,680 -$1,520,502
-$0
$2,696,178
14 $4,427,592 -$1,598,539
-$0
$2,829,053
15 $4,648,956 -$1,680,444
-$0
$2,968,512
16 $4,881,396 -$1,766,447
-$0
$3,114,949
17 $5,125,380 -$1,856,721
-$0
$3,268,659
18 $5,381,688 -$1,951,555
-$0
$3,430,133
19 $5,650,788 -$2,051,122
-$0
$3,599,666
20 $5,933,304 -$2,155,653
-$0
$3,777,651
21 $6,230,016 -$2,265,436
-$0
$3,964,580
22 $6,541,548 -$2,380,703
-$0
$4,160,845
23 $6,868,524 -$2,501,684
-$0
$4,366,840
24 $7,212,036 -$2,628,784
-$0
$4,583,252
25 $7,572,552 -$2,762,175
-$0
$4,810,377
26 $7,951,320 -$2,902,319
-$0
$5,049,001
27 $8,348,808 -$3,049,389
-$0
$5,299,419
28 $8,766,264 -$3,203,848
-$0
$5,562,416
29 $9,204,624 -$3,366,041
-$0
$5,838,583
30 $9,664,824 -$3,536,315
-$0
$6,128,509