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Tax day freebies and deals around Denver

Apr 15, 2025, 3:22 PM | Updated: 3:42 pm

It’s Tax Day. If that’s news to you, you’re probably stressing out and could use a treat. If you got your taxes done early, you also deserve a treat. Either way, here are some discounts and freebies around Denver…

1. Krispy Kreme has a buy-one-get-one deal. Buy a dozen donuts and you’ll only pay sales tax for a second dozen of their Original Glazed.

2. Burger King has one-cent cheeseburgers. You have to be a Royal Perks member and go through their app. You can get one cheeseburger for a penny if you spend at least $1.

3. Shake Shack has free Black Truffle burgers with the promo code “TRUFFLETAX”. You have to spend at least $10.40… as in “1040” tax forms.

4. 7-Eleven has a delivery deal. The code “WRITEOFF” gets you $10.40 off your delivery through their app if you spend at least $20.

5. Hooters has a discount on appetizers through their app. It’s April 15th, so you can get one appetizer for $4.15.

6. Potbelly has a buy-one-get-one sandwich deal with the promo code “BOGO”. Buy one Original sandwich and get a second one free.

7. California Pizza Kitchen reward members can get $10 off delivery or takeout if they spend at least $40.

8. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has a similar deal with the code “10OFF40”.

8. Smoothie King has a deal for rewards members. $3 off any $15 purchase, or $4 if you spend 20 bucks.

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