How Much Would You Actually Take Home If You Won The Powerball?

The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night is now at $1.4 Billion!  My wildest dreams can't even dream of how I would spend all that money.  The chances are that it will remain a wild dream.  But, if you beat the odds and actually become the sole winner of the largest jackpot in history...how much do you actually get to take home?  Let's break it down...shall we.

USAMega.com breaks it down state by state...but we're going to focus on Maine.  Remember, 25% goes straight to Federal Taxes.  5% goes to Maine State Taxes.  If you choose the annuity option:  $2,333,333 goes to the great state of Maine.  Average net per year: $32,666,667.  After 30 years: $980,000,010 

If you decide to take the cash option, $43,400,000 goes to 'The Way Life Should Be'.  You would then be the proud owner of $607,600,000!   Ok, so you're not a billionaire, but that is still a massive junk of change!