Is your Form 1040 still laying on your desk, staring at you? Silently mocking you? If it could only speak it would scream, “Complete me! Complete me!” So go on, complete your tax return before April 18…please! If you don’t, you know the story: late filing fees and…Gulp…non-payment penalties. We won’t lecture you here, however, that’s a job best left to the IRS. Instead, we’ll aim to ease your stress a little bit by letting you know about the Tax Day Freebies that you are entitled to, regardless of whether you finish your taxes or not (and we recommend that you do file!).
Staples
Been saving your tax documents for a long time? That’s great, especially if you get audited. However, if you have archives that you don’t really need, Staples has a deal for you: shred 5-lbs. of documents for free on Tax Day!
Hard Rock Cafe
If you find tax season particularly stressful, then this next freebie will help you unwind (unless you’re not a fan of public humiliation via karaoke). On April 18, Hard Rock Cafe will give free Local Legendary Burger.
Great American Cookies
Do you really need an excuse to eat free cookies? We think not…and Great American Cookies agrees. They’re offering a complimentary chocolate chip cookie to all those taxpayers who visit their local store on Tax Day.
Kona Ice
Taxes got you hot under the collar? Chill out with a free shaved ice from Kona Ice on Tax Day.
Schlotzsky’s Deli
There is such a thing as a free lunch…but only on Tax Day! If you buy any 32-oz. drink and a bag of chips at Schlotzky’s Deli on April 18 you’ll receive The Original Sandwich for free.
While the following deals aren’t technically available for nothing…they will help you keep a few more dollars from your tax refund (or your piggy bank) in your pocket:
- Sonny’s BBQ: Dine in or take out the Sweet & Smokey or House Dry-Rubbed Rib Dinners for 50% off
- Boston Market: You can get the Half-Chicken Individual Meal with two sides, cornbread, regular fountain drink, and a cookie for just $10.40. Get it? Like Form 1040. Cute!
- Bruegger’s Bagels also offer cash savings with a nod to the Form 1040: you can nab a baker’s dozen bagels and two tubs of cream cheese for just $10.40
As if these savings aren’t enough, history tells us that we will likely see more Tax Day freebies in the days to come from the likes of McDonald’s, Bonefish Grill, and Sonic Drive-Ins. If you hear of more deals like these, be sure to let us—and your fellow freelancers—know on Facebook and Twitter.
