QDOBA Tax Day Guac Relief

The deadline to file your 2024 federal taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, without an extension. You can take the pinch out of this day with some Tax Day freebies and deals!

Getting a refund? Put it in the bank while you take advantage of these offers.

If you’re feeling taxed this week, these Tax Day deals and freebies will give you some relief.  There are nearly 10 Tax day freebies and deals available around Columbus for 2025. 

Some of the deals may require a coupon and/or are only valid on April 15; others are good before and after.

2026 Tax Day Deals

Office Max Document Shredding

Get rid of your old tax documents! Shred up to 5 lbs. of documents at Office Depot for free, now through May 23 with coupon.

Free paper shredding at Office Max

Free Goldfish Crackers with the Goldfish Parent Tax Return

If you have kids, you probably buy Goldfish crackers on the reg. On April 15, 2026 at 4:15 p.m., parents can visit GoldfishParentTax.com to “file” their return by answering a few quick questions about their household’s snacking habits.

Eligible families will receive a delicious “tax refund” in the form two FREE bags of Goldfish crackers, while supplies last.

AMC Theatres

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. 

Krispy Kreme

photo: Krispy Kreme

On April 15, 2026, purchase an Original Glazed or assorted dozen in-shop and get a free second dozen of Original Glazed doughnuts. Share the sweet benefits with friends and family! Details here. 

Tax Day Doughnut deal at Krispy Kreme: Free Original Glazed Dozen with any dozen

Burger King

Enjoy a whopper of a deal on Tax Day!

Burger King‘s 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 

Let’s face it, tax day affects our wholllle month. Get $6 Peachy Dream Marg in April. Details. 

Combine the drink specials with Chili’s popular 3 For Me deal. Enjoy a beverage, appetizer and entrée, all starting at $10.99. The meal deal is available every day.

Applebee’s

Get your taxes done and relax by enjoying one of Applebee’s Mucho Beach Break — $6 Mucho Adiós Cocktail & Watermelon Mana Margarita. 

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.

Shake Shack

From April 9 to 22, 2026, Shake Shack is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE K-Shack menu item. Choose any two items from the restaurant’s new limited-time Korean Style line-up. Get the required promo code here. 

The Cheesecake Factory

While it’s not a specific Tax Day deal, it’s free cheesecake!

Through April 30, 2026, download The Cheesecake Factory‘s new rewards app to enjoy a FREE slice of cheesecake or layer cake with any purchase. The reward expires May 7, 2026. 

Cracker Barrel

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.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

On April 14 and 15, 2026, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is helping customers turn Tax Day into a tasty write-off with $10 off orders of $50 or more online via Dickey’s site or app. Use promo code WRITEOFF at checkout. 

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. 

Have you found any other Tax Day freebies or deals to include? Comment, or email us at info@columbusonthecheap.com

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