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Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis January 20th, 2021

Texas Powerball Jackpot Analysis

The estimated jackpot for the draw on January 20th, 2021 was $730 Million. Should you choose to take the cash option, you would receive approximately $546 Million. It's important to note that this amount represents about 74% 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 20th, 2021 Jackpot/Cash Option for January 20th, 2021

Draw Date Jackpot Cash Option
January 20th, 2021$730 Million$546 Million

Texas Powerball January 20th, 2021 Lumpsum/Cash Option Taxes and Payment

Category Amount
Cash Gross Payment$546 Million
Federal Tax(24%)$131,040,000
Additional Federal Tax$70,940,330
State Tax(0%)$0
Net Lumpsum Payment$344,019,670

Texas Powerball January 20th, 2021 Top Prize Annuity Payment in 30 Installations

Yr Gross Payment Fed/State Tax Net Payment
1 $10,987,230 -$4,025,605
-$0
$6,961,625
2 $11,536,920 -$4,228,991
-$0
$7,307,929
3 $12,113,620 -$4,442,370
-$0
$7,671,250
4 $12,719,520 -$4,666,553
-$0
$8,052,967
5 $13,355,350 -$4,901,810
-$0
$8,453,540
6 $14,023,300 -$5,148,951
-$0
$8,874,349
7 $14,724,100 -$5,408,247
-$0
$9,315,853
8 $15,460,670 -$5,680,778
-$0
$9,779,892
9 $16,233,740 -$5,966,814
-$0
$10,266,926
10 $17,045,500 -$6,267,165
-$0
$10,778,335
11 $17,897,410 -$6,582,372
-$0
$11,315,038
12 $18,792,390 -$6,913,515
-$0
$11,878,875
13 $19,731,900 -$7,261,133
-$0
$12,470,767
14 $20,718,860 -$7,626,309
-$0
$13,092,551
15 $21,754,730 -$8,009,580
-$0
$13,745,150
16 $22,842,430 -$8,412,029
-$0
$14,430,401
17 $23,984,150 -$8,834,466
-$0
$15,149,684
18 $25,183,540 -$9,278,240
-$0
$15,905,300
19 $26,442,790 -$9,744,163
-$0
$16,698,627
20 $27,764,820 -$10,233,314
-$0
$17,531,506
21 $29,153,280 -$10,747,044
-$0
$18,406,236
22 $30,611,090 -$11,286,434
-$0
$19,324,656
23 $32,141,170 -$11,852,563
-$0
$20,288,607
24 $33,748,630 -$12,447,323
-$0
$21,301,307
25 $35,435,660 -$13,071,525
-$0
$22,364,135
26 $37,208,100 -$13,727,327
-$0
$23,480,773
27 $39,068,140 -$14,415,542
-$0
$24,652,598
28 $41,021,620 -$15,138,330
-$0
$25,883,290
29 $43,072,920 -$15,897,311
-$0
$27,175,609
30 $45,226,420 -$16,694,106
-$0
$28,532,314