These Tax Day Freebies and "1040" Deals Are a Sweet Treat

The deadline to file your taxes has finally arrived. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, is Tax Day. Although the default deadline is April 15, since that was on a weekend and April 17 was Emancipation Day, Americans had a few extra days to get their 2022 taxes submitted. If you're looking for a way to celebrate or ease the pain, try these Tax Day freebies and deals near you.

A number of food retailers have announced appealing discounts and freebies in honor of tax day. Several use a play on the numbers "1040" as a nod to IRS Form 1040, which the majority of Americans use to file their taxes.

For any purchase of at least $40 on tax day, customers at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse can get $10 off their order. This deal applies to both take-out and delivery orders, but be sure to include the code 10OFF40. This doesn't apply to dining in the restaurant.

Boston Market customers can get a great deal on a family meal for April 18 only. Order a half-chicken individual meal with two sides and cornbread, plus a regular fountain drink and a cookie, all for $10.40. (Again, the restaurant is using tax form 1040 for inspiration!)

For a sweet deal from Cheesecake Factory, customers can order takeout any day through Friday and get $10.40 off your order of at least $50. You'll need to use the promotional code TAXDAY1040 when checking out.

At a Fazoli's near you, get six free breadsticks. This deal will last through Thursday, April 20. You must make a purchase to receive the free breadsticks.

With any purchase of $30 or more, Grimaldi's Pizzeria will give customers $10.40 off in honor of Tax Day 2023. This offer applies to all online, to-go, and dine-in orders. If you're ordering online, be sure to enter the promo code TAXDAY23 to get the discount or mention the offer to your server if you're in the restaurant.

Get 14 percent off all online orders at Copper Cow Coffee. This is only good for Tuesday, April 18.

Bean Box, a specialty coffee marketplace, is giving new customers their first shipment at a special price of $4.18 (like the date of Tax Day). Sign up for a Coffee Bag Subscription and set up frequency and types of coffees you want to try. Shipping is also free.

At participating Krispy Kreme locations on April 18, customers can buy either an Assorted or Original glazed dozen doughnuts at regular price, and get a second dozen of Original Glazed for only the price of sales tax. In shops, customers are limited to two dozen total. Krispy Kreme Global Chief Brand Officer Dave Skena said, "We think you deserve a sweet tax break.”

At any participating Round Table Pizza location, Royal Rewards members save $10 on two large or XL pizzas at regular price. This deal goes through April 18.

Fans of White Castle sliders can get 18 percent off their order on April 18, 2023. Look online for the coupon or enter the promo code SAVE at checkout. (If you miss the deal on April 18, they're also giving 20 percent off on April 20 with the code CRAVINGS.)

You need to be a "Slab Happy Rewards" member to take advantage of this: make a purchase at Marble Slab Creamer on April 18, and get a surprise reward within 14 days to use on your next visit. Food Network suggests the rewards may be a free kids' cup of ice cream or a BOGO deal on small ice cream.

At Great American Cookies, customers can buy one Cookie Cake Slice and get the second one free. This is an offer only for in-store customers.

At your local Hooters restaurant, get the "1040EZ" meal. For $10.40, get 4 tenders and fries, 8 pieces boneless and fries, or 6 bone-in wings and fries. As another tax day pun, you can order the W-$2 Blue Moon or W-$4 off Long Island Iced Tea.

At participating Kona Ice trucks, get a free Kona Ice all day on April 18. Kona Ice calls this date "Chill Out Day 2023."