Tax Day 2023 is here. You may have to pay Uncle Sam, but with these deals, you can save, too

Amanda Pérez Pintado and Felicia Campbell, Arizona Republic
Updated ·4 min read

This year, Tax Day falls on April 18. As of March 31, the Internal Revenue Service reported it had received 90 million returns, and the average refund amount was $2,910. (If you're still scrambling to file your return, make sure to apply for an extension.)

No matter how things turned out for you this tax season, one thing's for sure: We're all glad it's over.

A few restaurants are marking the occasion with discounts and deals.

If you owe money, then these meals may provide a bit of a salve. If you don't, consider your discounted meal a celebration.

Here's where to score special meal deals, free breadsticks and BOGO sandwiches.

Most of the specials are on Tuesday only, unless otherwise noted. Remember to check if your nearest location is participating before heading out.

When is Tax Day 2023?

The deadline to file your federal tax return is April 18. This year, Americans had three extra days to file because the deadline was pushed back. The typical April 15 deadline falls on a Saturday this year and April 17 marks Emancipation Day, a holiday observed in Washington D.C.

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STK Steakhouse's interior in Scottsdale.
STK Steakhouse's interior in Scottsdale.

Pokeworks

Guests can receive $3 off any regular poke entrée with the code: TAXDAY3. This offer is only available online via the app or at order.pokeworks.com.

STK Steakhouse

STK Steakhouse is offering you a way to drown your sorrows or raise a glass with specialty cocktails priced at $10.40 all day long.

The peanut butter pizookie with vanilla bean ice cream from BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse.
The peanut butter pizookie with vanilla bean ice cream from BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

On Tax Day, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse customers can get $10 off any $40 purchase for take-out and delivery orders with the promo code 10OFF40.

Boston Market

Boston Market guests can get a half-chicken individual meal with two sides, cornbread, a regular fountain drink, and a cookie on April 18 for $10.40 (as in, 1040). No coupon is needed.

The Cheesecake Factory

From Monday through Friday, The Cheesecake Factory is offering $10.40 off $50 for all takeout orders with the promo code TAXDAY1040 at checkout.

The orders can be placed directly through The Cheesecake Factory’s website or through DoorDash.

Fazoli’s

Through Thursday, Fazoli’s customers can score six free breadsticks with any purchase at participating locations.

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Pizza from Grimaldi's Pizzeria.
Pizza from Grimaldi's Pizzeria.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Grimaldi’s is offering guests $10.40 off their purchases of $30 or more with the promo code TAXDAY23.

The offer is valid for dine-in, takeout and online orders on Tuesday only. Diners at the restaurant must verbally say the code TAXDAY23 to redeem the discount.

Great American Cookies

Great American Cookies continues its free Tax Day cookie tradition with a buy one, get one deal. On Tuesday, cookie lovers who buy a Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Slice get another for free at participating locations. The offer is only valid in-store.

Hooters

Hooters is offering several Tax Day promotions this year. Diners can choose from three $10.40 meal deals: four tenders and fries, eight-piece boneless wings and fries, or six bone-in wings and fries.

The restaurant chain is also offering $2 draft pints of Blue Moon and $4 off Long Island iced teas.

Kona: Shave ice from Kona Ice.
Kona: Shave ice from Kona Ice.

Kona Ice

On Tax Day, Kona Ice wants you to chill out. Trucks around the country will serve free cups of shaved ice to all guests on April 18. Make sure to check locations and times.

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Krispy Kreme

Guests who buy an assorted or glazed dozen at regular price will only pay the sales tax on a second glazed dozen at participating Krispy Kreme stores.

Pricing for the second dozen will vary based on each state’s sales tax. The offer is limited to two dozen per customer in-store and one dozen when ordering online for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme’s app and website.

Potbelly Sandwich Works

On Tax Day, buy an original-sized sandwich and get a second one for free with the promo code BOGO at Potbelly. The offer is only available online and through the app.

Wayback Burgers

Wayback Burgers is offering 18% off orders on April 18 when you order through the Wayback Burgers app.

We tried a selection of items from the menu at Arizona's first White Castle including the Original Slider, the 1921 Slider, a Breakfast Slider, an Impossible Slider and chicken rings.
We tried a selection of items from the menu at Arizona's first White Castle including the Original Slider, the 1921 Slider, a Breakfast Slider, an Impossible Slider and chicken rings.

White Castle

White Castle is offering 18% off orders with the promo code SAVE.

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