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2012 Tax Day Freebies

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By Joseph McHale

Whether you're getting a big refund this year, or your wallet's looking a little slim, you can't go wrong by taking advantage of all the deals Tax Day has to offer. These restaurants will help you cope with the pain of paying the IRS, or celebrate the extra cash you're getting back. "All day happy hours" and other special deals will satisfy both your tummy and your wallet.

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Half-Price Fountain Drinks And Slushes

SONIC

441 North Placentia Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92813
(714) 223-1415
sonicdrivein.com

Doing your taxes can get pretty heated. Cool off by stopping by any SONIC to partake in their "Happy Hour All Day on Tax Day." Enjoy fountain drinks and slushies at half price.

*All locations are participating

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Free Appetizer Or Dessert

Chill's

8890 Washington Blvd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 948 1876
chilis.com

Chili's always has great deals but this one is hard to beat. Bring This Coupon in today and receive a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an adult entree.

*All locations are participating

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All Day Happy Hour

the hungry cat

1535 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 462-2155
thehungrycat.com

Hit up this local hot spot after punching in those last numbers. the hungry cat offers an all day happy hour which includes half-priced specialty cocktails and draft beer.

*All locations are participating

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15% Off When You Order Online

P.F. Chang's

260 E Colorado Blvd. Suite 201
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 356-9760
pfchangs.com

If you are one of those last minute filers, P.F. Chang's Chinese Bistro has got the perfect Tax Day special for you. Order Online before you head home and get 15% off your purchase when you pick it up. Enjoy the discount for all dine-in orders as well.

*All locations are participating

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Delicious Bar Bites and Drinks

McCormick and Shmick's

633 W 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 629-1929
mccormickandschmicks.com/

In honor of Tax Day, the restaurant chain is offering extended happy hour specials, with "Bar Bite" appetizers priced from $2.95 to $5.95 from 3 p.m. all the way until 11 p.m. on April 17. Special tax-and government-related drinks will be available as well, including the Bloody Mary Tax Code, the Uncle Sam, and the Rummy Refund.

*All locations are participating

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Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40

Bruegger's

2841 W Macarthur Blvd # E
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 557-3855
brueggers.com

Get the Big Bagel Bundle for just $10.40 on April 17. The bundle includes a baker's dozen of Bruegger's bagels plus two tubs of Bruegger's cold-packed cream cheese. Simply Like them on Facebook to receive the coupon.

*All locations are participating

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Buy One Get One

Boston Market

16972 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 841 3511
bostonmarket.com

On Tax Day, guests at Boston Market will get a free individual meal with the purchase of an individual meal and fountain drink with This Coupon.

*All locations are participating

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