11 Things You Can Get For Cheap (or Free) on Tax Day

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Here is a list of our partners. 11 Things You Can Get For Cheap (or Free) on Tax Day You can snag online discounts this April 15. Plus look for free cake and donuts. Written by Courtney Neidel Courtney Neidel Managing Editor 11 years of experience Expertise Personal finance budgeting shopping Courtney Neidel is an assigning editor for the core personal finance team at NerdWallet. She joined NerdWallet in 2014 and spent six years writing about shopping, budgeting and money-saving strategies before being promoted to editor. Courtney has been interviewed as a retail authority by "Good Morning America," Cheddar and CBSN. Her prior experience includes freelance writing for California newspapers. Published in Edited by Pamela de la Fuente Pamela de la Fuente Managing Editor 23 years of experience Expertise Personal Finance Budgeting Taxes Retirement Underrepresented communities Pamela de la Fuente is a managing editor of NerdWallet's personal finance content. She leads budgeting, money-making, consumer credit and and debt coverage. Ask her and her talented team about why credit scores matter, how to save money on your grocery bill, finding the right side hustle, how to protect your identity for free and more. Previously, she led taxes and retirement coverage at NerdWallet.Pamela joined NerdWallet after working at companies including Hallmark Cards, Sprint Corp. and The Kansas City Star. She has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years.Pamela is a thought leader in content diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and finds ways to make every piece of content conversational and accessible to all.She is a graduate of the Maynard Institute's Maynard 200 program, and the National Association of Black Journalists Executive Leadership Academy. She is a two-time winner of the Kansas City Association of Black Journalists' President's Award. She was also founding co-chair of NerdWallet's Nerds of Color employee resource group. other Published Apr 14, 2026 Fact Checked How is this page expert verified? NerdWallet's content is fact-checked for accuracy, timeliness and relevance. It undergoes a thorough review process involving writers and editors to ensure the information is as clear and complete as possible. More on our editorial rigor SOME CARD INFO MAY BE OUTDATED This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The information has been collected by NerdWallet and has not been provided or reviewed by the card issuer. Tax Day is here, and businesses are turning the notorious day into something fun.Whether you’re getting a refund or making a payment, there’s one thing we all have in common this April 15: There are lots of things we can get for cheap (or for free).We rounded up 11 sales, deals and freebie offerings.Bear Mattress: The mattress website has a Tax Day Sale going on now. Shop 35% off sitewide using the code “TAXDAY.”Corner Bakery Cafe: Through April 15, the cafe is offering 15% off catering orders.Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: On April 14 and 15, the restaurant is giving customers $10 off online orders of $50 or more with code “WRITEOFF.”Great American Cookies: Rewards members can buy one chocolate chip cookie cake slice and get another free in-store at participating locations April 15.Grubhub: Customers who placed a Grubhub food delivery order in 2025 can upload their receipt to GrubhubFeeReturn.com for a chance to win $20 in Grubhub credit. You must enter by April 15.Kona Ice: The shaved ice company rebranded Tax Day as Chill Out Day. Find a participating Kona truck near you April 15 to get a free Kona Ice treat.Krispy Kreme: On April 15, customers with a sweet tooth can get a free Original Glazed dozen with purchase of any dozen donuts at regular price.Paris Baguette: Rewards members can get a free pastry with any beverage purchase on Tax Day.Qdoba: Through April 15, rewards members can take a survey to unlock a $5 reward to use on any full-size entree purchase.Sonny’s BBQ: Only on Tax Day, customers can choose between two St.

Louis Rib Dinners for a discounted price of $10.99.Wayfair: The online giant’s Tax Refund Sale is happening now with up to 70% off in select categories.Check each business for full redemption details, participating locations and any exclusions. Other businesses might be offering free stuff, too. Keep an eye out for deals on social media on Wednesday.

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