Finished your filing? Whether you’re getting a refund or owing the Uncle Sam, everyone deserves a break on Tax Day!
We’ve rounded up the best recurring deals and freebies to help you celebrate (or commiserate) without breaking the bank.
Many of these deals are “Participating Locations Only.” We highly recommend checking your local restaurant’s social media or app on Tax Day morning to confirm the coupon is active!
Tax Day Food & Drink Deals
- Applebee’s – Look for “Dollarita” specials or $1 margaritas throughout the tax season.
- Arby’s – Historically offers Free Value Curly Fries on Tax Day.
- BJ’s Brewhouse – Often features 1/2 off large Pizzas for dine-in, take-out, or delivery.
- Bruegger’s Bagels – Look for the “Big Bagel Bundle” deal (13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese) for a discounted price.
- Chick-fil-A – Some locations offer free minis; check your local app!
- Chuck E. Cheese’s – Look for BOGO large cheese pizza deals during tax week.
- Cici’s Pizza – Historically offers discounted adult buffets with a large drink purchase.
- Cinnabon – Keep an eye out for free Classic Bites.
- Dunkin‘ Donuts – Rewards members often score $1 medium coffees on Tax Day.
- Firehouse Subs – Usually offers a “Buy a Sub, Chips, and Drink, Get a Sub Free” coupon.
- Hardee’s – Listen for the “Made From Scratch” secret phrase at the counter for a free sausage biscuit (usually 7-10 am).
- Hungry Howie’s – Look for the $.15 medium pizza deal with the purchase of a large pizza.
- IHOP – Often features “Kids Eat Free” promotions throughout the month of April.
- Kona Ice – Known as “National Chill Out Day,” look for Kona trucks giving away free shaved ice.
- McDonald’s – Check your app for BOGO Quarter Pounder or Big Mac deals.
- Smoothie King – Check the Healthy Rewards app for $2 off coupons.
- Sonic – Check for half-price cheeseburger deals.
- Sonny’s BBQ – Don’t miss the “IRS” (Irresistible Ribs Special) — usually half-price ribs!
Non-Food Freebies
- 🌲 National Parks – Tax Day often falls near National Park Week, offering free admission days.
- 📄 Staples – Look for coupons for free document shredding (usually up to 1 lb).
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