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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis February 14th, 2018

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on February 14th, 2018 was $203 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $120.8 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 59% 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 14th, 2018 Jackpot/Cash Option for February 14th, 2018

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
February 14th, 2018$203 Million$120.8 Million

Texas Powerball February 14th, 2018 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$120.8 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$28,992,000
Additional Federal Tax$15,664,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$76,143,670

Texas Powerball February 14th, 2018 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $3,055,353 -$1,090,811
-$0
$1,964,542
2 $3,208,212 -$1,147,369
-$0
$2,060,843
3 $3,368,582 -$1,206,706
-$0
$2,161,876
4 $3,537,072 -$1,269,047
-$0
$2,268,025
5 $3,713,885 -$1,334,468
-$0
$2,379,417
6 $3,899,630 -$1,403,193
-$0
$2,496,437
7 $4,094,510 -$1,475,299
-$0
$2,619,211
8 $4,299,337 -$1,551,085
-$0
$2,748,252
9 $4,514,314 -$1,630,627
-$0
$2,883,687
10 $4,740,050 -$1,714,149
-$0
$3,025,901
11 $4,976,951 -$1,801,802
-$0
$3,175,149
12 $5,225,829 -$1,893,887
-$0
$3,331,942
13 $5,487,090 -$1,990,554
-$0
$3,496,536
14 $5,761,546 -$2,092,102
-$0
$3,669,444
15 $6,049,603 -$2,198,683
-$0
$3,850,920
16 $6,352,073 -$2,310,597
-$0
$4,041,476
17 $6,669,565 -$2,428,069
-$0
$4,241,496
18 $7,003,094 -$2,551,475
-$0
$4,451,619
19 $7,353,269 -$2,681,040
-$0
$4,672,229
20 $7,720,902 -$2,817,064
-$0
$4,903,838
21 $8,107,008 -$2,959,923
-$0
$5,147,085
22 $8,512,399 -$3,109,918
-$0
$5,402,481
23 $8,937,887 -$3,267,349
-$0
$5,670,538
24 $9,384,893 -$3,432,741
-$0
$5,952,152
25 $9,854,026 -$3,606,320
-$0
$6,247,706
26 $10,346,910 -$3,788,687
-$0
$6,558,223
27 $10,864,154 -$3,980,067
-$0
$6,884,087
28 $11,407,382 -$4,181,062
-$0
$7,226,320
29 $11,977,812 -$4,392,121
-$0
$7,585,691
30 $12,576,662 -$4,613,695
-$0
$7,962,967