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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis December 18th, 2019

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on December 18th, 2019 was $160 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $108.6 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 67% 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 18th, 2019 Jackpot/Cash Option for December 18th, 2019

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
December 18th, 2019$160 Million$108.6 Million

Texas Powerball December 18th, 2019 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$108.6 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$26,064,000
Additional Federal Tax$14,078,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$68,457,670

Texas Powerball December 18th, 2019 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $2,408,160 -$851,350
-$0
$1,556,810
2 $2,528,640 -$895,927
-$0
$1,632,713
3 $2,655,040 -$942,695
-$0
$1,712,345
4 $2,787,840 -$991,831
-$0
$1,796,009
5 $2,927,200 -$1,043,394
-$0
$1,883,806
6 $3,073,600 -$1,097,562
-$0
$1,976,038
7 $3,227,200 -$1,154,394
-$0
$2,072,806
8 $3,388,640 -$1,214,127
-$0
$2,174,513
9 $3,558,080 -$1,276,820
-$0
$2,281,260
10 $3,736,000 -$1,342,650
-$0
$2,393,350
11 $3,922,720 -$1,411,737
-$0
$2,510,983
12 $4,118,880 -$1,484,316
-$0
$2,634,564
13 $4,324,800 -$1,560,506
-$0
$2,764,294
14 $4,541,120 -$1,640,545
-$0
$2,900,575
15 $4,768,160 -$1,724,550
-$0
$3,043,610
16 $5,006,560 -$1,812,758
-$0
$3,193,802
17 $5,256,800 -$1,905,346
-$0
$3,351,454
18 $5,519,680 -$2,002,612
-$0
$3,517,068
19 $5,795,680 -$2,104,732
-$0
$3,690,948
20 $6,085,440 -$2,211,943
-$0
$3,873,497
21 $6,389,760 -$2,324,542
-$0
$4,065,218
22 $6,709,280 -$2,442,764
-$0
$4,266,516
23 $7,044,640 -$2,566,847
-$0
$4,477,793
24 $7,396,960 -$2,697,206
-$0
$4,699,754
25 $7,766,720 -$2,834,017
-$0
$4,932,703
26 $8,155,200 -$2,977,754
-$0
$5,177,446
27 $8,562,880 -$3,128,596
-$0
$5,434,284
28 $8,991,040 -$3,287,015
-$0
$5,704,025
29 $9,440,640 -$3,453,367
-$0
$5,987,273
30 $9,912,640 -$3,628,007
-$0
$6,284,633