Tax day freebies and deals

To help take some of the sting out of tax day, many restaurants and other businesses are offering tax day discounts and freebies. Some of the deals are only valid on April 18; others are good before and after. We’ll update the list as more deals come in, so make sure you check back.

• Bob Evans: 30% discount on your entire purchase. You’ll need this coupon.
• Boston Market: Get a Half Chicken Individual Meal with two sides, corn bread, a regular fountain drink and a cookie for $10.40. No coupon required; or get $5 off a purchase of $20 or more with this coupon.
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Get a $10 discount on a $35 purchase. You’ll need this coupon.
• California Tortilla: Get a FREE order of chips & queso with any purchase. Use the password “TAX CRUNCH!” while ordering.
• Bruegger’s Bagels: Get a Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40. To get the coupon, go to the Bruegger’s website and enter your e-mail address.
• Dairy Queen: Get two crispy chicken wraps, three chicken strips or cheeseburger, plus fries, a beverage and small sundae, for just $5.
• Firehouse Subs: FREE medium sub when you purchase an additional medium or large sub, chips and a medium drink. You’ll need a coupon, which you can get from the Firehouse Subs Facebook page.
• Great American Cookies: Get a FREE birthday cake cookie on April 18. No coupon, purchase or proof of completed tax return required.
• Hardee’s: BOGO All-Natural Burgers. You’ll need this printable coupon.
• Hooters: kids ages 11 and under get one FREE kids’ meal with a $10 or more adult purchase at participating locations.
• Hot Dog on a Stick: FREE Original Turkey Dog at participating locations. No coupon required. No purchase or proof of completed taxes necessary.
• HydroMassage: Get a FREE massage (April 15-22). You’ll need to call ahead for an appointment (except for Planet Fitness locations) and you’ll need this coupon.
• Kona Ice: Get a FREE shaved ice on April 18th from the Kona Ice truck. To find a Kona Ice truck in your area, tweet your zip code to @KonaIce with the message, “Where can I find the Kona truck on #TaxDay”.
• Noodles & Company: Get $4 off an online order of $10 or more. Use the promo code TAXDAY17.
• Office Depot: Shred 5 lbs. of documents for FREE. You’ll need this coupon.
• Olive Garden: Get a FREE take home entree with an entree purchase (dine-in only). No coupon required.
• Pizza Hut: Save 30% when you order online. Use the promo code AF5ZX8AK4AK6.
• Schlotsky’s: Get a FREE small “The Original” sandwich with the purchase of chips and a medium drink. No coupon required.
• Sonic: Half price cheeseburgers all day and/or half price shakes and ice cream slushes after 8 p.m.
• Sonny’s BBQ: Half price rib dinner. No coupon required.
• Starbucks: Send a $5 or more Starbucks Gift via iMessage and receive a FREE $5 Starbucks Gift for yourself.
• Tony Roma’s: Visit Tony Roma’s April 15-17 and get a coupon for a FREE Brownie Royale Dessert or a FREE Crispy Brownie Bite Sundae on your next visit.
• World of Beer: One FREE select draught or $5 off your check (where legal). No coupon required.