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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis March 16th, 2019

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on March 16th, 2019 was $495 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $300.2 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 60% 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 March 16th, 2019 Jackpot/Cash Option for March 16th, 2019

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
March 16th, 2019$495 Million$300.2 Million

Texas Powerball March 16th, 2019 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$300.2 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$72,048,000
Additional Federal Tax$38,986,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$189,165,670

Texas Powerball March 16th, 2019 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $7,450,245 -$2,716,921
-$0
$4,733,324
2 $7,822,980 -$2,854,833
-$0
$4,968,147
3 $8,214,030 -$2,999,521
-$0
$5,214,509
4 $8,624,880 -$3,151,536
-$0
$5,473,344
5 $9,056,025 -$3,311,060
-$0
$5,744,965
6 $9,508,950 -$3,478,642
-$0
$6,030,308
7 $9,984,150 -$3,654,466
-$0
$6,329,684
8 $10,483,605 -$3,839,264
-$0
$6,644,341
9 $11,007,810 -$4,033,220
-$0
$6,974,590
10 $11,558,250 -$4,236,883
-$0
$7,321,367
11 $12,135,915 -$4,450,619
-$0
$7,685,296
12 $12,742,785 -$4,675,161
-$0
$8,067,624
13 $13,379,850 -$4,910,875
-$0
$8,468,975
14 $14,049,090 -$5,158,494
-$0
$8,890,596
15 $14,751,495 -$5,418,384
-$0
$9,333,111
16 $15,489,045 -$5,691,277
-$0
$9,797,768
17 $16,263,225 -$5,977,724
-$0
$10,285,501
18 $17,076,510 -$6,278,639
-$0
$10,797,871
19 $17,930,385 -$6,594,573
-$0
$11,335,812
20 $18,826,830 -$6,926,257
-$0
$11,900,573
21 $19,768,320 -$7,274,609
-$0
$12,493,711
22 $20,756,835 -$7,640,359
-$0
$13,116,476
23 $21,794,355 -$8,024,242
-$0
$13,770,113
24 $22,884,345 -$8,427,538
-$0
$14,456,807
25 $24,028,290 -$8,850,798
-$0
$15,177,492
26 $25,230,150 -$9,295,486
-$0
$15,934,664
27 $26,491,410 -$9,762,152
-$0
$16,729,258
28 $27,816,030 -$10,252,261
-$0
$17,563,769
29 $29,206,980 -$10,766,913
-$0
$18,440,067
30 $30,667,230 -$11,307,205
-$0
$19,360,025