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2017 Income Tax Season: IRS Now Accepting Returns, Delayed Refunds

Early-bird taxpayers can submit their income tax returns starting Jan. 23, while procrastinators have an extra weekend to buckle down, compile and submit their tax returns in 2017. New IRS scrutiny of two tax credits means that refunds will be delayed until late February for taxpayers who claim the credits, so be prepared to wait on your money in those cases. >>> Read more.

'Lucky Store' Sells Two $10K Scratch-Off Tickets in One Day

A Bel Air woman has dubbed one gas station a "lucky store" after she and another customer both won $10,000 prizes on the same day. >>> Read more.

Women's March in Baltimore: PHOTOS

Hundreds flocked to North Charles at 33rd streets on Saturday afternoon to advocate for women's rights. Among them were many children and several pets sporting messages about love and equality. Chants of "Not my President" erupted as sign wavers stood their ground near the Johns Hopkins University campus, holding handwritten or typed messages such as "Love Trumps hate" and "Women's rights are human rights." >>> Read more.

Ravens Linebacker to Retire at Age 24

• Zachary Orr will retire from the Baltimore Ravens as a player but is reportedly interested in coaching.

Bel Air Man Wins $100K on Scratch-Off Ticket

• 'I just became so overwhelmed with emotion that I just started screaming out loud.' —Bel Air lotto winner

Maryland Cracking Down on Tax Fraud, Identity Theft: Comptroller

• The state prevented $35 million in tax refund fraud last year, Maryland comptroller says.

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