Tax Day in 2015, which fell on April 15, offered a variety of freebies and promotional deals for consumers in Las Vegas, aimed at easing the stress of tax filing. Businesses across the city provided discounts, complimentary items, and special offers to celebrate the end of the tax season. These promotions ranged from free food and beverages to discounted services and entertainment tickets. Below is a detailed overview of the available freebies and deals based on verified reports from that time.
Food and Beverage Promotions
Several restaurants and food establishments in Las Vegas offered free or discounted items on Tax Day. These deals were designed to provide a sweet or savory break from tax-related stress.
Krispy Kreme offered a promotion where customers could purchase a dozen doughnuts in-shop and receive a second Original Glazed dozen for just the price of sales tax in their state. For online orders, customers could use the promo code "TAXBREAK" to receive a second Original Glazed dozen for free when ordering at regular price for pickup or delivery. There was a limit of two dozen per guest in-shop and one free dozen when ordering online. Southern Nevada locations included 7015 W. Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas; 9791 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas; 3850 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Excalibur Hotel & Casino), Las Vegas; and 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Hooters provided a free chicken wings offer: customers who bought 10 wings would receive an extra 10 wings for free, any style.
Sonny’s BBQ offered a 50% discount on St. Louis rib dinners on April 15. This offer was not valid for online ordering or third-party delivery.
TGI Friday’s featured a $7 drink called The Tax Break, made with 1800 Silver Tequila mixed with citrus, agave, strawberry, and passionfruit. This promotion was available through April 30.
Applebee’s introduced new rum drinks for spring, including the $10 Rum Breeze or Tropical Mama bucket, as well as cheaper Spring Break Sips, to help customers wash away tax worries.
BurgerFi offered a 15% discount on the entire dine-in order at participating BurgerFi and Anthony’s locations on April 15, 2024. Customers had to mention the offer at the register; it was not valid for online, phone, app orders, or delivery. (Note: This source is from 2024, but included for context as it appears in the data.)
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) rewards members could save $10 on any $40 order on Tax Day for dine-in or take-out orders. Non-members could sign up for free to access this reward.
Cinnabon introduced a limited-time Churro Chillatta drink on Tax Day.
Dave & Buster’s offered a kids-eat-free deal through April 15, where children 12 and under received one free kids meal and a $5 Power Card with the purchase of an adult food item of $11.99 or more.
Dunkin’ provided rewards members with $3 medium Cold Brews daily through April 30, 2024.
Einstein Bros. Bagels offered Shmear Society Rewards members 13 bagels for $9 every Monday, including April 15, 2024.
Fazoli’s had a Tax Day promotion, though details were not fully specified in the source.
In Las Vegas specifically, Garrett Popcorn inside Miracle Mile Shops offered a "Tax On Us" promotion through April 21, where they covered the sales tax on all Garrett Popcorn purchases. Customers had to mention the promotion at checkout.
The Steamie Weenie provided a 15% discount on total bills on Tax Day.
Kona Ice, which referred to Tax Day as "National Chill Out Day," offered free shaved ice at Saver's on West Lake Mead from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The truck also handed out complimentary leis.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria offered special Tax Day pricing: a traditional 16-inch pizza for $10.40 at any of the five Las Vegas locations, dine-in or take-out (not valid on DoorDash).
Zappos hosted the 5th annual Zappos Tax Day event, where taxpayers could get a free coffee or latte and a pastry or bagel. Participating businesses included Mothership Coffee, Sunrise Coffee, Sambalatte (Boca Park location), Grouchy John's, TIABI, PublicUs, and Makers and Finders. The offer was valid until 10 a.m. on April 18 with possible restrictions.
Bananas added "The CPA" to its menu—a frosty with fresh strawberries, bananas, and Red Bull Yellow Edition. Certified Public Accountants received this item for free by presenting a valid CPA license at participating locations.
DOG HAUS, located at 4480 Paradise Road, offered Pabst Blue Ribbon beers for $1 each all day on April 18. Customers could also receive one free Original Turkey Dog on a Stick, with no purchase or proof of completed taxes necessary.
Entertainment and Leisure Offers
Entertainment venues in Las Vegas also provided Tax Day incentives.
Planet Fitness offered a coupon on their website starting April 18 for a free HydroMassage.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay offered two complimentary tickets (valid through May 20) to anyone who dropped off their tax return at the mobile post office at the aquarium between noon and 8 p.m. on April 18.
The Utah Shakespeare Festival offered $4 off all tickets purchased online through April 18.
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino featured "Tasty Tax Relief" specials from April 15 to 19 at venues including All-American Bar & Grille, Carnival World Buffet, Martorano's, VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub, VooDoo Steak, and Hash House A Go Go. Specials were priced at $10.99 and $20.14, referencing the 1099 form for the 2014 tax year.
The Living Room at Loretto in Santa Fe, NM, offered a Tax-Day-inspired cocktail for $10.40 called the Santa Fe IRS (Infused & Really Spicy) Margarita, containing Anejo Tequila, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Ancho Chile Infused liquor, Mezcal, and Spicy Bloody Mary mix.
W Hotels of New York provided a "(Tax) Break" with the "W-2" specialty whiskey cocktail available on April 15 in the Living Room of W New York, W New York - Downtown, W New York - Union Square, and W Hoboken.
Retail and Service Discounts
Office supply and retail stores offered practical deals related to tax preparation and organization.
Office Depot and OfficeMax allowed customers to bring in up to two pounds of documents to shred for free at any store location through April 25, using a coupon from Officedepot.com/tax. Another source mentioned up to five pounds of bulk bin shredding for free with a printed coupon.
MyCorporation offered a basic package for half price on April 15, covering LLC or Incorporation formation regularly priced at $69.
NannyPay® Software provided a $50 discount until April 30, 2015, for its DIY software, with a 30-day free trial available.
Warner Music ran a "tax break" promotion where customers could use the code TAXBREAK for 10% off orders at store.warnermusic.com.
Rodney Strong offered a 15% discount on all wines (except single-vineyard) from April 15 to April 30, 2015, using the code TAXES at checkout on www.rodneystrong.com.
Casino and Gaming Promotions
Casinos in Las Vegas offered promotions tied to tax winnings.
Players who won at least $1,200 playing slots could receive a 28% bonus on winnings above that amount and up to $20,000 in free slot play. Membership in the Royal Rewards Players Club was required to win.
Conclusion
Tax Day 2015 in Las Vegas featured a diverse array of freebies and deals across food, entertainment, retail, and gaming sectors. These promotions provided consumers with opportunities to save money and enjoy complimentary items, reflecting businesses' efforts to alleviate tax-related stress. While many offers were specific to April 15 or surrounding dates, some extended through the end of April. Consumers were advised to check individual business requirements, such as membership or coupon presentation, to ensure eligibility.