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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis January 3rd, 2018

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on January 3rd, 2018 was $460 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $291 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 January 3rd, 2018 Jackpot/Cash Option for January 3rd, 2018

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
January 3rd, 2018$460 Million$291 Million

Texas Powerball January 3rd, 2018 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$291 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$69,840,000
Additional Federal Tax$37,790,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$183,369,670

Texas Powerball January 3rd, 2018 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $6,923,460 -$2,522,011
-$0
$4,401,449
2 $7,269,840 -$2,650,171
-$0
$4,619,669
3 $7,633,240 -$2,784,629
-$0
$4,848,611
4 $8,015,040 -$2,925,895
-$0
$5,089,145
5 $8,415,700 -$3,074,139
-$0
$5,341,561
6 $8,836,600 -$3,229,872
-$0
$5,606,728
7 $9,278,200 -$3,393,264
-$0
$5,884,936
8 $9,742,340 -$3,564,996
-$0
$6,177,344
9 $10,229,480 -$3,745,238
-$0
$6,484,242
10 $10,741,000 -$3,934,500
-$0
$6,806,500
11 $11,277,820 -$4,133,124
-$0
$7,144,696
12 $11,841,780 -$4,341,789
-$0
$7,499,991
13 $12,433,800 -$4,560,836
-$0
$7,872,964
14 $13,055,720 -$4,790,947
-$0
$8,264,773
15 $13,708,460 -$5,032,461
-$0
$8,675,999
16 $14,393,860 -$5,286,059
-$0
$9,107,801
17 $15,113,300 -$5,552,251
-$0
$9,561,049
18 $15,869,080 -$5,831,890
-$0
$10,037,190
19 $16,662,580 -$6,125,485
-$0
$10,537,095
20 $17,495,640 -$6,433,717
-$0
$11,061,923
21 $18,370,560 -$6,757,438
-$0
$11,613,122
22 $19,289,180 -$7,097,327
-$0
$12,191,853
23 $20,253,340 -$7,454,066
-$0
$12,799,274
24 $21,266,260 -$7,828,847
-$0
$13,437,413
25 $22,329,320 -$8,222,179
-$0
$14,107,141
26 $23,446,200 -$8,635,424
-$0
$14,810,776
27 $24,618,280 -$9,069,094
-$0
$15,549,186
28 $25,849,240 -$9,524,549
-$0
$16,324,691
29 $27,141,840 -$10,002,811
-$0
$17,139,029
30 $28,498,840 -$10,504,901
-$0
$17,993,939