Americans have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to file their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service or request an extension. While procastinators may be busy with last-minute scrambling, the vast majority of taxpayers have already filed their returns and have come to terms with their financial fate.
Whatever that fate may be—a refund or bill—retailers and marketers are prepared to seize on the range of emotions Tax Day might evoke. Here's a roundup of where the recently (or soon-to-be) reimbursed can spend a chunk of their refund, or where those who owe can find solace in freebies.
OFFICE DEPOT: The office supply store is offering five pounds of free document shredding as well as a free black and white copy of your tax return, good through May 1.
HYDROMASSAGE: Participating locations are offering free massages for the whole week.
AMC THEATRES: Moviegoers can get a free popcorn with this coupon anytime between April 12 and April 15 at participating locations.
GOOGLE PLAY: The music shop has a flash sale on dozens of albums. (Justin Timberlanke's "Justified" is going for $6,99; Drake's "Thank me Later" for $2.99.)
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES: The cookie chain is offering free Birthday Cake Cookies on Tax Day at participating locations.
PANDA EXPRESS: On April 17, the Asian food chain is offering a free serving of Samurai Surf and Turf with this coupon.
THE MELTING POT: Most locations have deals on fondue, salads and certain entrees. Check the site for details.
SUBWAY: The sandwich chain is offering customers a buy-one-get-one deal on breakfast subs purchased before 9 a.m. through April 30.
CINNABON: Participating locations are giving away free Cinnabon Bites on Tax Day only.
ARBY'S: All day Monday, Arby's is giving away free curly fries or potato cakes.
PINKBERRY: Though this one's not billed as a tax-related discount, it's happening tax week, and therefore relvant. The frozen yogurt chain is offering free full-size servings of Pinkberrygreek, a new Greek yogurt on the menu, every Wednesday in April from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SONIC: These fast-food joints are offering half price drinks all day long Monday.
SCHOLTZKY'S DELI:The deli chain is giving away free sandwiches with a 32 ounce drink and chips purchased Monday
BOSTON MARKET: This chain's Tax Day "Rib-bate" is two rib meals for $10.40.
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