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.
The Grubhub deals don’t stop there. You can get $10.40 off $50+ orders from Sweetgreen, Krispy Kreme, or Chili’s.
First-time users can utilize code FEERETURN10 for $10 off the first $50+ restaurant order.
Don’t delay because all of these deals only last until 11:59 p.m. ET on April 15.
Speaking of Krispy Kreme, you can also go straight to the source on Tax Day. If you buy a dozen doughnuts, you will get an additional Original Glazed dozen for free. What a BOGO. If you use the app or order online, use the code TAXBREAK.
Another sweet treat option comes from Paris Baguette. Rewards members are eligible for a free pastry with the purchase of any drink on Wednesday, April 15.
Pizza lovers have two deals to choose from on April 15.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is offering $10 off $40 or more orders. You can dine in or get takeout. The cheesy promo code is TAXDAY.
Round Table Pizza’s deal extends the deadline even further. From April 15-19, you can get 15% off your order by using the promo code RTP978.
Kroger offerings also extend past Tax Day. From April 15-22, Kroger loyalty ID members can get 50% off of a Private Selection frozen meal when they purchase one. All you need is the digital coupon from your Kroger account.
Where does federal tax revenue actually go?
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the federal government spent $6.9 trillion in 2024. About 71% of that figure or $4.9 trillion was funded by taxes. The difference was made up by borrowing money.
The majority of federal government spending falls into four categories. The largest is healthcare, coming in at 24% of the 2024 budget. This means that Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Affordable Care Act cost about $1.7 trillion.
Social Security made up 21% of the budget or $1.5 trillion. These funds help retired workers make the most of their golden years. It also aids disabled workers and their dependents.
Possibly the most controversial category is national defense spending. It made up $872 billion, or 13% of the 2024 budget.
Another 13% of the budget is spent on debt interest. Since the federal government is not solely funded by tax revenue, it has to borrow money to make up the difference.