Tax Day can be exciting if you're expecting a refund, but kind of a downer if you have to cut a check to the IRS. But many businesses are offering Tax Day deals or giveaways Tuesday in honor of the occasion. *At participating locations Only*
Food and drinks
The spot: Great American CookiesWhat you get: A free birthday cake cookieThe fine print: This deal is pretty cut-and-dried, all things considered. You’re not required to buy anything else in order to receive the free cookie, and you don’t have to show proof of tax completion. Score!
The spot: Bob EvansWhat you get: 30 percent off your billThe fine print: You’ll need to print this coupon to get the deal.
The spot: Sonic What you get: Half-price cheeseburgersThe fine print: Valid for single-patty burgers only, Sonic said on its website.
The spot: Noodles and Co.What you get: $4 off your online purchase of $10 or moreThe fine print: Use the code TAXDAY17 when you order through April 18.
The spot: Hot Dog on a Stick What you get: A free original turkey dogThe fine print: Valid Tuesday only, at participating locations. One turkey dog per customer, please!
The spot: Bruegger’s Bagels The deal: A $10.40 Big Bagel Bundle (which includes 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese)The fine print: Valid April 12-19 at participating bakeries, and you’ll have to opt-in to receive emails from Bruegger’s here.
The spot: Boston’s The deal: A free single order of wings The fine print: You have to register in the restaurant’s rewards program by Tuesday. Enroll here.
The spot: Boston MarketWhat you get: A half-chicken meal, including two sides, cornbread, a cookie and a fountain drink, for $10.40.The fine print: Valid Tuesday only.
The spot: McDonald'sWhat you get: This is another regional promotion, so you’ll have to check. But many McDonald's outlets in South Florida, for example, are letting you buy one Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with cheese and receive another for a penny.The fine print: Swing by your local McDonald's to confirm your deal. In the past, McDonald's hasn’t required a coupon.
The spot: Firehouse SubsWhat you get: A free medium sub with a qualifying purchaseThe fine print: In order to get the free sub, you’ll need to buy an additional medium or large sub, chips and a medium drink. This runs April 18-20. Here’s a coupon.
Experiences
The spot: HydroMassageWhat you get: A free sessionThe fine print: This offer runs April 15-22. Print a coupon through this website to receive the deal, or to learn more information and find a location near you.
The spot: Our country’s national parksWhat you get: Free admissionThe fine print: This deal isn’t really Tax Day specific, but it falls around the same time, so we thought to include it. Did you know it’s National Parks Week? That means free entry into the parks this weekend. Just be aware, many of the national parks have special events running around this time, so you’ll want to check with the park of your choice first, to make sure you’re all set.
The spot: Select Wyndham properties What you get: Up to 35 percent off if you book online by MondayThe fine print: The offer is for select Wyndham and Wyndham Grand hotel properties in Florida, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and other destinations. Use the code HTAX00 to book for travel between May 1 and Sept. 30, according to CNBC.
The spot: The skies What you get: JetBlue is giving away 1,000 return flights (get it?) for taxpayers who owe the IRS.The fine print: This is part of JetBlue’s Tax Return Flight giveaway. Enter to win here.
Other
The spot: Staples What you get: Free paper shredding, up to 2 poundsThe fine print: Here’s a coupon for the details and the deal.
The spot: Office Depot/Office Max What you get: Free paper shredding, up to 5 poundsThe fine print: This is valid through April 29. Here’s a coupon you’ll need.