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H&R Block is putting the “fun” back in Refund Season. Azabia Whatley, the first local winner of the H&R Block 1,000 Win $1,000 Daily Sweepstakes, celebrates at the H&R Block office at Downtown Troy and is presented with a giant check. From left Azabia Whatley, Elaine Stricklin – Tax Professional H&R Block, and Vickie Bowen Sipper – Franchise Owner join in on the Jan 25th festivities. H&R Block is giving away a total of $32 million in the first month of tax season. Anyone who files their taxes at a participating H&R Block office by Feb. 15 can be automatically entered into the sweepstakes.