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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis December 20th, 2017

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on December 20th, 2017 was $269 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $171.3 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 December 20th, 2017 Jackpot/Cash Option for December 20th, 2017

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
December 20th, 2017$269 Million$171.3 Million

Texas Powerball December 20th, 2017 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$171.3 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$41,112,000
Additional Federal Tax$22,229,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$107,958,670

Texas Powerball December 20th, 2017 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $4,048,719 -$1,458,356
-$0
$2,590,363
2 $4,251,276 -$1,533,303
-$0
$2,717,973
3 $4,463,786 -$1,611,931
-$0
$2,851,855
4 $4,687,056 -$1,694,541
-$0
$2,992,515
5 $4,921,355 -$1,781,232
-$0
$3,140,123
6 $5,167,490 -$1,872,302
-$0
$3,295,188
7 $5,425,730 -$1,967,850
-$0
$3,457,880
8 $5,697,151 -$2,068,276
-$0
$3,628,875
9 $5,982,022 -$2,173,679
-$0
$3,808,343
10 $6,281,150 -$2,284,356
-$0
$3,996,794
11 $6,595,073 -$2,400,507
-$0
$4,194,566
12 $6,924,867 -$2,522,531
-$0
$4,402,336
13 $7,271,070 -$2,650,626
-$0
$4,620,444
14 $7,634,758 -$2,785,191
-$0
$4,849,567
15 $8,016,469 -$2,926,424
-$0
$5,090,045
16 $8,417,279 -$3,074,724
-$0
$5,342,555
17 $8,837,995 -$3,230,389
-$0
$5,607,606
18 $9,279,962 -$3,393,916
-$0
$5,886,046
19 $9,743,987 -$3,565,606
-$0
$6,178,381
20 $10,231,146 -$3,745,854
-$0
$6,485,292
21 $10,742,784 -$3,935,160
-$0
$6,807,624
22 $11,279,977 -$4,133,922
-$0
$7,146,055
23 $11,843,801 -$4,342,537
-$0
$7,501,264
24 $12,436,139 -$4,561,702
-$0
$7,874,437
25 $13,057,798 -$4,791,716
-$0
$8,266,082
26 $13,710,930 -$5,033,374
-$0
$8,677,556
27 $14,396,342 -$5,286,977
-$0
$9,109,365
28 $15,116,186 -$5,553,319
-$0
$9,562,867
29 $15,872,076 -$5,832,999
-$0
$10,039,077
30 $16,665,626 -$6,126,612
-$0
$10,539,014