Posted by: Put down the calculator and pencil! Whether you’re getting a refund or paying taxes, getting your taxes completed on time can be stressful. Getting all the paperwork in order, reading all the tax codes and crunching the numbers is…well, very taxing.
To help ease the stress, many national restaurants and businesses offer a little relief on everyone’s budget with Tax Day discounts and freebies. Most of the deals are only valid on Tax Day, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. However, dates vary, so be sure to review the details before making your rounds.
All of the offers are only valid at participating locations, while supplies last.
Applebee’s
Get your taxes done and relax by enjoying one of Applebee’s Watermelon Mana Margarita for $6 — made with ultra-premium Teremana Tequila Blanco, triple sec, watermelon and lime for a sweet, salty flavor.
Combine the drink special with the restaurant’s popular 2 for $25 meal deal for bigger savings. And, for a limited time, the meal deal includes two new Sizzlin’ Skillets as options — Garlic Sirloin Skillet and Hot Honey Glazed Chicken & Bacon Skillet.
Chili’s
Raise your glass on Tax Day at Chili’s!
Enjoy the restaurant’s monthly margarita for April for just $6, the Watermelon Wave Marg. Also, check out the restaurant’s daily happy hour specials for what’s available on Tuesdays.
Combine the drink specials with Chili’s popular 3 For Me deal. Enjoy a beverage, appetizer and entrée, all starting at $10.99. The meal deal is available every day.
Denny’s
Enjoy all of your breakfast favorites on one plate!
Through May 9, 2025, Denny’s is offering a Buy One Slam, Get One for $1 Deal — for dine-in only. Buy an Original Grand Slam or All-American Slam and get a second one for just a buck.
Fazoli’s
Enjoy an Italian feast on Tax Day!
On April 15, 2025, Fazoli’s is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Classic Baked Spaghetti for digital orders via the restaurant’s site or app — use promo code TAX25 at checkout.
McDonald’s
Stretch your budget at McDonald’s!
The Golden Arches are offering a popular Buy One, Add One for $1 deal with affordable options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or enjoy the fast-food restaurant’s $5 Meal Deal, which has been extended through summer 2025.
A family of four could easily feast for $20 or less, between the two deals.
Olive Garden
Spend your tax refund wisely at Olive Garden!
Through May 4, 2025, Olive Garden is giving diners a FREE take-home entrée with the purchase of entrée in-restaurant. Both dishes are from a select menu.
Paris Baguette
Reward yourself with a sweet treat for getting your taxes done!
On April 15, 2025, Paris Baguette is offering a FREE pastry with any beverage purchase.
The offer is only available for Paris Baguette Rewards members. Join Paris Baguette Rewards here.
Sonny’s BBQ
Sonny’s BBQ is offering a tasty special on Tax Day.
On April 15, 2024, the Irresistible Ribs Special (IRS) lets customers enjoy a St. Louis Rib Plate at 50% off. Choose either Sweet & Smokey or House Dry-Rubbed Rib Dinners. The ribs are served with BBQ beans, coleslaw and garlic bread.
Sonny’s BBQ has 96 locations in the U.S., mostly in the South.
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