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Latest Powerball winner takes home... by TheRantingGeek2007-01-25 10:27:23
  As I understood it... by esbita 2007-01-25 10:44:27
...that lump sum is pre-tax. The installment plan is basically an annuity payout, the lump sum is the "principal" behind it.

So you'd still have to pay taxes on the lump sum.

Dang it, I was going to buy a ticket yesterday as a bit of birthday foolishness (which is Tuesday) but 5 hrs of sleep+ evening class meant I drove straight home.
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    Except in this case, you don't gain interest on by Miss L. Anyus2007-01-25 11:00:45
      yeah, which is why lump sum is better. by esbita2007-01-25 11:50:44
        It also depends on... by jdelphiki2007-01-25 12:17:11
          Also depends on future taxes. by esbita2007-01-25 12:32:56
            If I won... by jdelphiki2007-01-25 12:36:54

 

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