Tax Day 2026: Freebies and deals from Krispy Kreme, Grubhub, and more can help numb your IRS pain

Paying taxes can sting. Fortunately, a number of retail chains are offering discounts and giveaways to make it sting a little less.

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Today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, is Tax Day.

During trying economic times, the tax deadline can feel like a punishment. It’s difficult to watch money being taken out of hard-earned paychecks when household budgets run on thin margins.

To take the sting out of Tax Day, many businesses have special deals to soften the blow.

Freebies and deals for Tax Day 2026

Many restaurants are ready to make your stomach happy should you need consoling on Tax Day.

If you need the food to come to you, 7-Eleven has you covered. Use the 7NOW Delivery app to get $10.40 off of orders of $25 or more. Just remember to enter the promo code WRITEOFF on April 15.

Another delivery service, Grubhub, makes yumminess convenient. It not only recently announced the elimination of delivery fees on $50+ restaurant orders, but it is also giving away $100,000 in Grubhub credit.

All you have to do to be eligible for this “return” is go to GrubhubFeeReturn.com and upload a receipt from any delivery service. You might just win $20 in Grubhub credit. 

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