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, April 15, 2026. 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.
AMC Theatres
Enjoy a big flick for a little price on Tax Day!
AMC Theatres offers half-price tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday for AMC Stubs members. Ticket price varies by location.
Plus, enjoy 50% off a Small Combo on those two days — includes a small popcorn and small fountain drink or ICEE.
Applebee’s
Get your taxes done and relax by enjoying one of Applebee’s drink specials:
Watermelon Mana Margarita for $6 — made with ultra-premium Teremana Tequila Blanco, triple sec, watermelon and lime.
Adiós Long Island Ice Tea for $6 — made with Barcardi Superior, STILL G.I.N., Smirnoff, blue curacao, premium lemon sour and lemon lime..
Combine the drink specials with the restaurant’s popular 2 for $25 meal deal for bigger savings.
Burger King
Enjoy a whopper of a deal on Tax Day!
Fortunately, Burger King‘s popular Whopper Wednesday falls on April 15, 2026 this year. Enjoy a Whopper for just $3.99 or Impossible Whopper for $4.99 — exclusively for Royal Perks members.
Chili’s
Raise your glass on Tax Day at Chili’s!
Enjoy the restaurant’s monthly margarita for just $6. The Peachy Dream Marg is made with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Monin White Peach, Monin Grenadine, orange juice and house-made sour.
Also, check out the restaurant’s daily happy hour specials for what’s available on Wednesdays.
Cracker Barrel
Enjoy a barrel of savings on Tax Day!
Through May 3, 2026, Cracker Barrel is offering a Meals for Two menu — starting at just $19.99. The meal deal includes your choice of a shareable starter or dessert and two full-sized entrées from a select menu.
Dave & Buster’s
With your taxes done, it’s time to play!
For a limited time, Dave & Buster’s is offering half-price games five days a week — Sunday to Thursday.
KFC
KFC has savings all boxed for hungry bargain hunters!
For a limited time, KFC is offering a new Value Feast line-up with the introduction of three KFC Box Feasts — priced at $7, $9 and $11. Each box includes fries and a medium drink.
Olive Garden
Spend your tax refund wisely at Olive Garden!
Through May 3, 2026, Olive Garden is offering its popular “Buy One, Take One” special. Enjoy a FREE take-home entrée with the purchase of entrée in-restaurant. Both dishes are from a select menu.
Popeyes
Use your refund for “cheap” chicken at Popeyes!
Through May 3, 2026, Popeyes is offering a $5 Faves Menu with five options, all for just five bucks each.
Choose from Signature Chicken, chicken sandwich, tenders, wraps and sides to create the perfect frugal feast!
QDOBA
Through April 15, 2026, QDOBA is encouraging customers to “file” for Tax Day Guac Relief by taking a quick survey about a time they had to pay extra for guacamole at taxdayguacrelief.com.
After completing the survey, unlock a $5 Reward to use toward the purchase of any full-sized entrée — from April 20 to 26, 2026.
Subway
All aboard on Tax Day!
Through April 28, 2026, Subway is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Footlong Sub for online orders — exclusively for Sub Club members. Get the promo code here.
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