From free burgers and ice cream cones to discounted bagels and Italian dinners, Americans could end up saving a bit of what they paid in state and federal taxes with these Tax Day freebies.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Restaurants and retailers are again trying to soften the blow of giving Uncle Sam a share of your hard-earned paycheck, with a slew of Tax Day freebies and deals redeemable today through Monday, April 18.
In case you missed it, this year's Tax Day deadline has been moved to Monday, because April 16 is Emancipation Day, the anniversary of when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act -- and a legal holiday in Washington, D.C., where the Internal Revenue Service is based.
From free burgers and ice cream cones to discounted bagels and Italian dinners, Americans could end up saving a bit of what they paid in state and federal taxes.
"We're cutting taxpayers a break by asking you to lay down your wallet and pick up the mic!" declares The Hard Rock Cafe, which is repeating its "Sing for your Supper" promotion: a free half-pound Certified Angus Beef Legendary Burger and seasoned fries for those willing to belt out their favorite tunes from on April 18.
The offer is good from 4-7 p.m. at the Tower City restaurant in Downtown Cleveland, and from noon to 2 p.m. and from 5-7 p.m. at the Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield Park.
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Bob Evans Farms has coupons worth 30 percent off for Tax Day. -- Bob Evans Farms, based in New Albany, Ohio, is offering 30 percent off your dine-in or carry-out check on April 18, with a coupon available at www.bobevans.com/taxday , not including tax.
Limit one coupon per check. Not valid with other offers, discounts, coupons or on purchases of gift cards or retail items. Void where prohibited.
-- Boston Market is offering a half-chicken individual meal with two sides, cornbread, a drink, and a cookie for $10.40, not including tax, only on April 18. No substitutions on the meal. No coupon required. Valid only at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
-- Bruegger's Bagels is offering its Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40 -- 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese -- from April 15 to 18, with a discount coupon at www.brueggers.com
-- Buca di Beppo Italian restaurants, with locations in Strongsville and Westlake, is offering 18 percent off your dine-in or to-go meal with a coupon at http://offers.bucadibeppo.com/Coupons/273651/ from now through April 18.
One coupon per visit, per table. No minimum purchase required. Not valid with other offers, discounts or promotions. Not redeemable on banquet or group menus, catering, party pans, alcohol, gratuity, merchandise, delivery fee, or gift card purchases.
-- Dewey's Fair Trade Organic Coffee at 13201 Shaker Square is offering free ice cream cones from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. No purchase necessary. No coupon required. Sprinkles or other toppings are extra.
-- HydroMassage is offering a free HydroMassage from April 18 to 22 with a coupon available at http://www.hydromassage.com/taxday.cfm at a participating location (call in advance to schedule an appointment).
"Please keep in mind that high demand might result in a small wait and messages may be limited to 10 minutes," the coupon says. "HydroMassage does not guarantee the availability of a free experience at any location."
-- Outback Steakhouse is offering 15 percent off your entire lunch or dinner check through April 18 at participating restaurants (not valid in California) with a coupon at https://www.outback.com/offers/15-percent-off-tax-day-4-18
Dine-in or curb-side discount does not include alcohol, taxes or tip. One coupon per table, per visit. Not valid with AARP discount, Bloomin' Mondays, No Worries Wednesday, Throwback Burger offer, or any other offer, discount, coupon or gift card purchase.
-- Staples Inc. will shred up to 5 pounds of your paper documents all day at participating locations on April 18.
Staples notes that the IRS recommends that taxpayers keep their tax returns and all supporting documents, including bank statements, for at least three years. But after tax season, destroying sensitive documents can help prevent identity theft.