Tax Day 2026 Deals: Food Discounts and Freebies at Subway, Krispy Kreme, TurboTax, and More on April 15

You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, Krispy Kreme, and more. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. Delivered daily. Enter your email in the box and click Sign Me Up.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Delivered dailyKiplinger TodayProfit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more delivered daily. 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Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special IssuesProfit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail.Here’s where you can score deals on Wednesday (or even after the 15th in some cases) and make your tax obligations a bit more appetizing. Shake Shack is the fastest growing fast casual food chain.From now through April 27, 2026, customers can enjoy a free single Black Truffle Burger, Black Truffle Shroom, or Black Truffle Parmesan Fries with a $10.40 or more order.To score this deal, enter promo code TRUFFLETAX at checkoutNeed to take the edge off of Tax Day? On April 15, if you purchase one Big or Original sandwich at Potbelly, you can get an Original free sandwich with the promo code BOGO.You can claim your Potbelly deal in-store, online, or by ordering via the app or website.Since Tax Day falls on a Wednesday this year, BK is highlighting "Whopper Wednesday."Royal Perks members can grab a Whopper for $3.99. Also, check the app for a BOGO Original Chicken Sandwich deal.Subway is turning the dreaded 1040 tax form into something much more appetizing this year with a "Tax Day Refund" for its loyalty members. Through April 28, Sub Club members can use the promo code FLBOGO on Subway.com or the Subway app to buy one footlong and get another for free.However, the real "refund" happens on Wednesday, April 15, when 1,040 randomly selected members who use that code will receive an extra surprise footlong coupon deposited directly into their account."Tax Day can be tough, especially for folks who are getting a bill this year instead of a break when they need it most," Dave Skena, Subway’s Chief Marketing Officer said in a release. "Whether you are using our Buy One Get One Free footlong offer or are one of the 1,040 footlong 'refund' recipients, we hope a freshly made, handcrafted and delicious sandwich from Subway provides some relief." Krispy Kreme announced a tax day special you don't want to miss if you're a fan of their original glazed donuts.Need a sweet treat on Tax Day? On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, purchase a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts at regular price and receive a second dozen Original Glazed for just the cost of sales tax in your state."Finishing your taxes is a big accomplishment, and we think that deserves a reward,” Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme’s Chief Brand and Product Officer, stated in a release. “Our Tax Day offer is a simple, joyful way to celebrate crossing that last thing off your to-do list – and enjoying something sweet once it's finally done.”For online orders, use code TAXBREAK.Are you a rewards member at Paris Baguette? If so, you can get a free pastry with the purchase of any beverage on April 15.That should make Tax Day a little sweeter this year. David Schow hands off a shaved ice to a customer at the Kona Shaved Ice truck in Denver, Colorado. Kona sells shaved ice and has a limited-time deal on Tax Day.If you want to save your hard-earned money, make sure to stop by Kona Ice on April 15 and celebrate their “National Chill Out Day.”You can get free shaved ice on Tax Day, just visit your nearest Kona Ice location.Meanwhile, if you want to cool off, Smoothie King is offering Healthy Rewards members $3 off on purchases worth $15.You can also get $4 off if you spend $20 or more.Some folks may want to top off Tax Day with a drink. At STK, you can enjoy a signature cocktail all day for just $10.40.The deal is only available at the bar and on the patio at select locations and excludes Boston, Salt Lake City, and Toronto. Olive Garden has a buy-one-get-one-free deal on certain entrees.At Olive Garden, starting at the price point of $14.99, you can order from a select menu of entrees and choose a salad or soup of your choice. The deal also comes with unlimited breadsticks.The promotion is available until May 4 and comes with a free entree for you to take home, which can be spaghetti with meat sauce, fettuccine alfredo, or five-cheese ziti al forno.Customers at Grimaldi's pizzeria chain can receive $10.40 off any order of $40 or higher with the promotion code TAXDAY26 on Wednesday, April 15.This offer is valid for dine-in, to-go, and online orders, but it cannot be used at locations in Brooklyn (DUMBO) or the Las Vegas Palazzo.Unlike last year, Tax Day falls on a Wednesday. So, while Grimaldi's famous half-off glasses and bottles of wine deal (Tuesday Tastings) happens the day before, on April 14, military members and veterans can still enjoy their 15% discount every day of the year, including Tax Day, with a valid ID.At Fazoli’s, customers can get a buy-one-get-one-free deal if they order their classic Baked Spaghetti on April 15. Just use the code TAX26, available at select locations. QDOBA is leaning into its "free guacamole" policy this year with a Tax Day Guac Relief campaign.To claim your relief, sign up for QDOBA Rewards and head to www.TaxDayGuacRelief.com to complete a quick survey about a time you were overcharged for guac at another restaurant."At QDOBA, we want guests to enjoy their meal without paying unnecessary charges for guac. That's why we're proud to offer free guac made with fresh Avocados From Mexico® on our create your own entrees. This tax season, we're offering our Rewards Members real Guac Relief they can taste," Jon Burke, Chief Marketing Officer at QDOBA stated in a release.At White Castle, you can get 15% off your order with the coupon code WC15OFF on April 15.On April 15, participating Hooters locations will be offering select appetizers for $4.15.These are dine-in specials available at participating locations to help customers celebrate the end of tax season.Need a break after crunching those numbers? BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is offering a discount for diners on Wednesday, April 15.Customers can take $10 off any purchase of $40 or more when they dine in or order takeout.If you’re ordering through the BJ’s app or website, simply use the promo code TAXDAY at checkout to claim your savings. TurboTax is offering a $25 Uber ride credit to, or from, a local TurboTax in-person office for tax filing. The offer, available only in select cities, is valid through April 15, 2026.To take advantage of the deal, you must book an appointment with a local tax expert via the Uber app or the TurboTax booking page.The national deadline to file taxes is here, but don’t fret.The IRS expects more than 140 million taxpayers to file their taxes by the April 15 deadline; however, you can still request an extension to pay or file if you need extra time. Keep in mind that some states and counties may have an extension to file due to recent natural disasters.While these sweet deals can make your Tax Day a little better, don’t overlook tax credits and deductions on your return if you are eligible for them.From family tax breaks for dependents and children to new deductions on car loan interest and overtime pay — follow our coverage to make your 2026 tax season easier.Finally, you can still save on your tax prep and filing. Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. Delivered daily. Enter your email in the box and click Sign Me Up.Gabriella Cruz-Martínez is a finance journalist with 8 years of experience covering consumer debt, economic policy, and tax. Gabriella’s work has also appeared in Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine, The Hyde Park Herald, and the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier. As a reporter and journalist, she enjoys writing stories that empower people from diverse backgrounds about their finances, no matter their stage in life.