12 terrific deals and freebies for Tax Day 2016
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}You can find discounted deals all day at several restaurants across the country. (Outback Steakhouse/iStock)
Tax day may have come a little later this year, but if you didn’t get a refund today, chances are you may be looking to save some extra dough any way you can.
No one likes parting with their hard earned cash, but April 18 has a few good things going for it. Companies across the country are offering Tax Day deals, sales, promotions and even a few freebies to lighten the burden.
And if you’re looking to make the most out of your refund, we’ve got something here for you, too.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Arby’s
Get two Arby’s Gyros for $6 until the end of the April.
Boston Market
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In honor of Tax Day, Boston Market will offer a half chicken Individual Meal with two sides and cornbread, plus a regular beverage and a cookie for just $10.40 on April 18 only. Only 1040? How clever. Offer valid only at participating restaurants.
Buca di Beppo
Craving a little Italian? Save 18 percent off your meal at Buca di Beppo through April 18 when you use their Tax Day coupon available online.
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Chili's
Happy hour on Tax Day will be a little bit happier at participating Chili's restaurants. The chain is offering offering $5 Presidente Margaritas to take the edge off dealing with Uncle Sam.
Coffee deals
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Need some energy after dealing with the IRS? Participating McDonald's in Arizona, Vermont, Colorado and Wyoming are offering tired taxpayers a free small coffee today. Prefer to perk up at home? Caribou Coffee is offering free shipping of orders over $50 online.
Great American Cookie
Stop by a participating Great American Cookie location on April 18 and you’ll be treated to a free sugar cookie. No purchase is necessary but unlike Ben & Jerry’s free cone giveaway, there is a limit of one cookie per customer.
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Get a free Local Legendary Burger at participating restaurant locations—but only if you get onstage and sing for it. Not willing to belt out a tune for some free grub? The burger is regularly $17.95.
McDonald’s
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Mickey D's is offering Tax Day deals on a location-by-location basis, so the offer may wary. In the past, participating locations offered a rock-bottom burger deal-- buy one Big Mac or Quarter Pounder at the regular price, get a second sandwich for just a few cents.
Outback Steakhouse
Diners at participating locations of the Aussie-themed chain can take 15 percent off the check (excluding alcohol, applicable taxes, and gratuity) through April 18. Valid at lunch or dinner for curbside take-away or those dining in. You’ll need a coupon for the offer, so check Outback’s website.
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This is a Tuesday special. On April 19, get a Ramen burger and bottomless fries for just $0.22 if you’re one of the first 22 students in the door with a valid student ID. Everyone else gets to enjoy a $2.22 discount. No coupon required.
Schlotzsky’s
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Schlotzsky’s knows that #TaxDayBites so the sandwich shop will be giving away free “Original” subs today. To snap up the deal, customers need to buy a 32 oz. drink and a bag of chips on April 18.
Tony Roma's
End your Tax Day with something sweet. The steakhouse is offering taxpayers a free coupon for a slice of its Red Velvet Cake on April 18. The offer is valid through April 29.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Don’t see anything you like? Call your favorite local restaurant or retailer to check out any specials being offered up today.