Tax Day Freebies & Meal Deals 2012

By: Cameron Curtis

Once you've (hopefully) filed your taxes, head to one of these establishments that are taking pity on form-weary citizens with some food freebies:

Get a free Value Curly Fries from Arby's (with coupon) on Tax Day.

Pop two free Cinnabon bites from 6-8pm on Tax Day at participating locations.

Chow down on Chinese at P.F. Changs. On April 17, all food orders will be discounted 15 percent. The discount is not valid with alcoholic beverages or Happy Hour food and beverage items.

Head to Hooters for 20 boneless wings for $9.99 at participating restaurants, dine-in only, all day.

Chili's isn't limiting their deal to Tax Day only. From April16-18 get a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an adult entree. Don't forget to print out your coupon.

Get your (non-alcoholic) drink on at Sonic with half-price drinks and slushies all Tax Day.

Finish your evening with a free scoop of Maggie Moos new yogurt from 4-7pm on April 17th, at participating locations.

Late-Breaking Deals? Tell us about them in the comments.

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