Local H&R Block Celebrating $1,000 Winner Sweepstakes

Someone is $1,000 richer.

H&R Block officials in South Zanesville presented a check to one of their clients Tuesday during the $1,000 giveaway.

Thirty-Two thousand people will win $1,000 from H&R Block during the first month of tax season.

Anyone who files their taxes in a participating H&R Block Office by February 15th can be automatically entered into the sweepstakes.

Deborah Smith, Office Manager at H&R Block said she’s excited to present a check to one of her clients.

The lucky winner, Christopher said that he was happy to win and that he plans on using the money for his next vacation.

By filing early in the season, taxpayers are helping protect themselves from tax refund fraud. As part of its efforts to encourage taxpayers to file their tax returns early in the season, H&R Block is giving away $32 million through its 1,000 Win $1,000 Daily Sweepstakes.