A gambler wins the largest lottery prize in US history with approximately US$2.04 billion (about R$10.9 billion at current prices) from Powerball. However, the winner will only be able to take home US$628.5 million (R$3.4 billion).
There were dozens of 10, 33, 41, 47 and 56 with the powerball 10, the special number of the winning ticket. Purchased Tuesday (8) Tuesday in Altadena, California (USA).
According to Forbes magazine, the winner could be left with “only” a much lower amount of $628.5 million if they choose to withdraw in one go. On the other hand, if he chooses to receive 30 payments in 29 years, he can receive all of $2.04 billion. This option is equivalent to approximately US$68 million (R$365 million) per year.
taxes
The effective reduction in quantity is caused by federal taxes. If the winner chooses a lump sum, they will leave with $997.6 million, but a portion of the prize pool will be subject to a mandatory 24% withholding fee, leaving $758.2 million.
The wealthy would then face another federal tax of up to 37%, reducing the prize by another $129.7 million. Thus, he would have had 628.5 million US dollars in his hand.
If this exit seems disadvantageous or aggressive to you, the winner can also choose to receive $2.04 billion in 30-year payouts of approximately $68 million. This amount can also be reduced, but at a smaller rate, $42.8 million remains for each payout to the winner after federal taxes.
California, where the winning ticket was sold, is one of 14 states that do not receive a share of the prize winnings for state taxes. Had the prize been taxed in the region, another US$132.7 million (R$714 million) would have been deducted from this tax.
source: Noticias
