Ready to file your tax return? Nobody likes writing a big check on Tax Day, but there is some good news—April 15 also means specials, freebies, and deals. After you pop your return (or your extension) in the mail, kick back and take advantage of some promos and specials—everything from travel deals to discounted meals and co*cktails.
More deals will pop up, so check back (especially closer to lunch and again at happy hour on Tax Day). New additions will be noted with (NEW) to help you find them quickly.
Here's what's on tap so far:
FOOD AND DRINK
(NEW) Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza wants to reward you for getting through the stress of tax season with 15% OFF your entire purchase on 4/15 (before tax, dine-in only). This offer is valid only at participating Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza locations. Not valid for online pickup, phone orders, app orders, delivery or 3rd party delivery. One redemption per person. Cannot be combined with any other offer or Anthony’s Reward. No Substitutions. Guests must mention the offer to your server to receive this special.
Arby's customers can get one free sandwich with purchase every week in April when you sign up for Arby's Rewards.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is offering $10 off orders of $40 or more on Monday using promo code 10OFF40. Available for dine-in, takeout and delivery on 4/15 only.
(NEW) BurgerFi International, Inc., in a gesture to make Tax Day a bit more bearable, guests who visit participating locations at BurgerFi will enjoy 15% off their entire order. Whether you are craving a juicy BurgerFi burger or a delicious milkshake, it's the perfect excuse to dine out and enjoy some savings. Offer is available for dine-in only, and guests must mention the offer when registering to redeem their discount.
California Pizza Kitchen is offering customers craving a tax break $10 off when they spend $40 and sign up for CPK rewards on Tax Day.
(NEW) Fazoli’s is sticking it to Tax Day with its fan-favorite breadsticks. The chain is offering 6 free breadsticks with a $5 purchase at participating locations with the code Tax24.
(NEW) Great American Cookies wants to slice up some savings for you. The Original Cookie Cake franchise is offering buy one Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake slice, get one free! The deal is available at participating locations in-store nationwide.
Hooters is offering customers who visit a participating location on Monday, April 15, and purchase 10 wings, an additional 10 wings of any style for free. To pair perfectly with Hooters' world-famous wings, guests can enjoy refreshing $4 Dos Equis draft beers and legendary $4 Legendary Margaritas, made with El Jimador 100% blue agave silver tequila and lime sour with orange and lime juices.
(NEW) Kona Ice is turning Tax Day into Chill Out Day! Swing by your local Kona Ice truck and receive a FREE Kona Ice. Save your hard-earned money, eat some delicious shaved ice, and take the tropical escape you deserve. You can find your local participating Kona Ice truck here.
(NEW) Kona Grill invites you to bid this tax season adieu with $10.40 Kona Margaritas at their bar or patio all day long on April 15. Loosen up while keeping your wallet tight!
Krispy Kreme
(NEW) Krystal Restaurants LLC is offering a deal to help ease the Tax Day blues. Customers who place an order online using the special code BOGOKRYSTAL at checkout will be treated to a Buy One, Get One Free offer on Krystal's mouth-watering burgers, with a limit of five free burgers per order. It's an opportunity to enjoy double the deliciousness without doubling the price!
(NEW) Panda Express is offering a $30 Family Meal* deal for the entire week to help celebrate the end of tax season. This offer includes 2 large sides and 3 large entrees, feeding an average family of 5 for just $6 per person! This deal is available through Sunday, April 21. Only eligible on online orders. Limit one per order. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts. See full disclaimers here.
Paris Baguette Rewards Members can enjoy a FREE pastry with the purchase of any beverage on TaxDay. Not a member? Download the app today!
Potbelly shops nationwide are aiming to ease Tax Day blues with a buy one BIG or Original Sandwich, get an Original sandwich free. Only available on Potbelly.com and the Potbelly App with promo code BOGO.
(NEW) Round Table Pizza is saving you some dough by giving you 15% off any order of $40 or more at participating locations.
Shipley Do-Nuts is helping customers ease the Tax Day blues with a buy-one, get-one half-dozen box of do-nuts. To become a Shipley Do-Nuts loyalty member and take advantage of the offer, sign up online or any Shipley Do-Nuts location.
Sonny's BBQ is offering half-price St. Louis Rib Dinners all day on Tax Day—50% off your choice of Sweet & Smokey or House Dry-Rubbed Ribs, two Sidekicks and either cornbread or garlic bread. The final price of the plate will vary depending on which Sonny's you go to, but the restaurant is hoping this gives you a bit of a barbecue break after a stressful day. Not valid with any other offer, coupon or discount. Not valid on online ordering or 3rd party delivery. Does not include Baby Back Ribs or All-You-Can-Eat.
(NEW) STK Steakhouse invites you to try a $10.40* specialty co*cktail at their bar or patio on April 15. Loosen up while keeping your wallet tight! * Standard $9 Happy Hour pricing available where applicable. Not available at STK Boston and STK Salt Lake City. $10.40 pricing only available during Happy Hour at STK Las Vegas.
TGI Fridays® is giving fans the chance to deduct some stress with The Tax Break, a one-of-a-kind co*cktail. The beverage features 1800 Silver Tequila mixed with citrus, agave, strawberry, and passionfruit for a refreshing sip sure to sweeten the sting of tax season. The co*cktail is served with a hitchhiker of Hennessy V.S.—perfect for softening the blow of owing money after filing or rejoicing in the celebration of receiving a refund. You can sip on the limited-edition co*cktail at participating TGI Fridays locations for only $7 starting Tuesday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 30.
(NEW) WhistlePig Whiskey is hosting their own whiskey rebellion and stepping in for 15 Taxpayers on April 15th. As instigators of the Rye Revolution, the company will cover $1,500 for 15 taxpayers, so you can use your tax refund on craft whiskey instead. 15 winners will also receive the Uncle Ham Piggy Pour Spouts as a nod to free pours and patriotism Uncle Ham rewriting the rules. Details here.
White Castle has a deal on Tax Day, April 15—you can take 15% off your order at White Castle with code WC15OFF. Not valid with any other coupons, discounts, specials or offers. Not valid on delivery orders. One coupon per customer per visit. Valid at participating Castles. You'll need a coupon, which you can download from the website.
TRAVEL
Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Downtown Miami is making this season a little brighter for its guests on Tax Day. Because let's face it, nobody enjoys paying taxes! The property is offering a limited-time deal for guests when they book a stay on April 15, where their guestroom and dining taxes at Area 31 will be waived. Guests can book their stay here.
Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, will pay sales taxes and amenity fees for guests who book during the 24 hours of Tax Day, exclusively for reservations made through Staypineapple's website when using promo code TAXDAY. This website exclusive offer will be available for bookings made between 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on April 15. The offer is valid for stays at any of Staypineapple's 10 hotels nationwide through December 31, 2024.
More Information
Please note that these specials are based on information passed along from companies and their representatives, as well as social media. While I've made every effort to make sure that they're accurate, I haven't been to each location and/or company so I can't personally vouch for them. Remember, too, that many of these companies are franchises and may have different promotions or may not participate at all. Be sure to read the fine print. If you have questions about an offer, reach out to the company directly.
Some companies may require a coupon or a "like" on Facebook. If you are not sure, then err on the side of checking out websites (I've included links to the companies where possible).
I've received unconfirmed reports that Dave and Buster's and Grimaldi's are also offering specials, but haven't seen anything official (yet) from the companies.
If you have a lead on a tax day promotion, deal, or special, let me know. You can tweet @taxgirl, post a note on Facebook or email me (but please, no calls).
Cheers to the end of the season!
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