How much a winning ticket may make after taxes as the Mega Millions jackpot approaches $1 billion

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After taxes, the winner will receive hundreds of millions of dollars, but this will still be less than half of the winning amount.

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event that a player matches all six numbers during Tuesday's drawing, they will be given the choice between a $401.8 million cash option and $800 million in prize money distributed over 30 years.

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After deducting the 24% and 37% federal taxes, the winner who choose the $26.6 million yearly prize will receive $16.8 million annually.

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After a 24% federal tax is deducted, the $401.8 million lump settlement will be reduced to $305.4 million.

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State taxes could also apply depending on the winner’s place of residence, with states like New York charging a 10.9% tax, while states such as California,

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State taxes could also apply depending on the winner’s place of residence, with states like New York charging a 10.9% tax, while states such as California,

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The winner's winnings will be further reduced by their taxable income, which may result in additional federal taxes of up to 37%, bringing the lump sum down to $253.2 million.

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Depending on where the winner resides, state taxes may also be applicable. For example, New York levies a 10.9% tax on winners' earnings, whereas California, Florida, and Texas do not tax winners'

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