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Restaurants

There are a surprising number of restaurant deals on April 15, 2019. If you need a chance to de-stress and would appreciate a nice meal, snack, or beverage, here are some options to check out on Tax Day.

Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt: Free small frozen yogurt on Tax Day

Boston Market: $10.40 meal special featuring a half chicken meal, two sides, cornbread, and regular fountain drink

Bruegger’s Bagels: Get 13 bagels and two cream cheese tubs for $10.40 (must be a Bruegger’s Inner Circle member or have claimed the offer at the company’s website

California Tortilla: Free chips and queso when you tell the server “1040”

Cici’s Pizza: $4.15 adult buffet with coupon and the purchase of a large drink

Firehouse Subs: Free medium sub with purchase of a full-price large or medium sub, chips, and a beverage (with coupon)

Great American Cookies: Free Original Chocolate Chip cookie (at participating locations)

Hardee’s: Free sausage biscuit between 7:00 am and 10:00 am when you say, “Made from scratch” (while supplies last)

Hot Dog on a Stick: Free veggie or turkey hotdog

Menchie’s: Free $5 frozen yogurt by downloading the app by April 15

Noodles & Company: NoodlesREWARDS members get $4 off mobile and online orders totaling $10 or more (must sign up for the rewards program by April 9)

Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Mention it is Tax Day and get a BOGO free deal for entrees

Schlotzsky’s: Free small original sandwich with chips and medium drink purchase

Smooth King: $2 off a 20-ounce smoothie (through the Smoothie King Healthy Rewards mobile app)

White Castle: 15 percent off any order (with a coupon that will be posted to social media and emailed to subscribers)

Retail

There aren’t as many retail deals for Tax Day. Usually, retailers focus on holidays, and April 15 is more like a deadline. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find a great Tax Day deal or freebie, including those listed below.

Office Depot / Office Max: Free shredding (with coupon) for up to five pounds of documents

Planet Fitness: Free HydroMassage chair sessions (with a coupon that will be available starting April 11) for members and non-members

Travel

You may be surprised to learn that there are travel deals available on and around Tax Day. If you want to take a trip soon but haven’t started booking your accommodations, here are some deals to look into this April 15.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Guests who book a stay at the Miami location on April 15 get 20 percent off a future stay (future stay must be a minimum of two nights)

Hotwire: With promo code TAXGETAWAY15, get $15 off a $150 Hot Rate hotel deal

Orbitz: Sign up for Orbitz Rewards and book a hotel or vacation package on April 15 and the company will refund your sales tax as Orbucks Rewards points when you head to this site (which will be live on April 15).

More Tax Day Deals and Freebies to Come

There is still plenty of time for more retailers, restaurants, and other businesses to offer Tax Day deals, so don’t be surprised if you spot a few more before Monday, April 15. Here are a few places that offered Tax Day freebies and deals last year, but have yet to announce any official plans for 2019:

Bite Squad

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Captain D’s

Chili’s

Outback Steakhouse

F. Chang’s

Piada Italian Street Food

Staples

While there is no guarantee that the above restaurants and retailers will offer a deal on Tax Day, it could be worth keeping an eye out. Usually, information about the specials and sales is available on company websites and social media accounts. Additionally, email subscribers might receive notification directly.

With a little planning, you can easily take advantage of several of these Tax Day deals. If you find yourself near a participating location, consider stopping in so you can enjoy the freebies and discounts.

Do you know of any other Tax Day deals and freebies people should know about? Share them in the comments below.

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April 15, 2019, is the federal deadline for filing your 2018 taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Unless you apply for an extension – allowing you to file any time up to October 15, 2019 – your tax documents need to be on their way to the IRS on or before 11:59 pm on April 15. While most people do not file paper returns, some still do. If you have yet to file your taxes and want to make sure the post office will be ready to accept your return on tax day, here is a look at the post office hours on ax day.

Post Office Hours on Tax Day

The post office maintains its regular schedule on tax day. For most locations, the post office is open starting at some point between 8:00 am and 8:30 am and are open until 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm.

The exact schedule varies by location, and those details are available on the USPS website. During the listed hours, post office staff are available to assist customers. This includes accepting a filer’s tax return and ensuring the envelope is postmarked before the deadline.

Additionally, some post offices will open later on tax day, providing filers with additional time to drop off their returns. But one of the only ways to find out if your location will have extended hours is to contact your post office directly.

In some cases, local newspapers will also publish details about extended post office hours on tax day. However, this may be dependent on them being available in your area, as not all locations adjust their schedule.

It is important to note that some locations are always open longer than the typical schedule. For instance, a couple of post offices in Miami are open from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you aren’t sure when your post office is usually open, then make sure to check the USPS website or contact your location directly.

Mailing Tips for Federal Tax Returns

If you are filing by mail, getting your federal tax return to the post office before the 11:59 pm deadline on April 15 is critical. Otherwise, your return is considered late, and you could be stuck with a penalty if you did not request an extension.

There are also other things you need to do to make sure your return can reach its destination. Make sure you check the IRS website and get the proper address. The address you need to use depends on your state of residence. Plus, there are different addresses for people who are and are not sending a payment with their return.

You also need to make sure you have the right amount of postage. If you don’t use enough postage, your tax return will be sent back to you instead of to the IRS. That will cause your return to be late and can lead to a penalty.

If you are not sure if you have enough postage, then it is best to drop your return off inside the post office with an employee. They can weigh your return and make sure you have the proper amount of postage. If you don’t, then you can pay for more while you are there, ensuring your return can head on its way.

While it isn’t required, you may also want to pay for certain additional mailing services for your tax return. For example, a return receipt lets you know who signed for the delivery of your return while the Certified Mail Service confirms delivery and who signed for it. A Certificate of Mailing Service gives you proof that put your return in the mail on time.

Postmarked by 11:59 pm

As long as your return is postmarked by 11:59 pm on April 15, you do not need to worry about how fast your return arrives. While you can choose to send your return with expedited delivery (and get a tracking number too), it is okay if you choose to let your documents make their way using the standard delivery schedule. As long as your postmark is before the cutoff time, your return isn’t late if it takes several days to reach its destination.

Ultimately, if you plan to mail a paper return on tax day, it is wise to contact your post office and confirm their hours. Additionally, consider some of the extra services that allow you to prove you were on time. That way, if your tax return gets lost in the mail, you have proof and can avoid any costly penalties.