NORTH CAROLINA -- Tax Day is making its round to us once more. April 17 marks the deadline for you to file your taxes for 2018, and that means on that day, you’ll be able to go to some of your favorite restaurants and retail stores to get freebies and deals on the things you love. Here are just a few of the businesses participating:

FOOD DEALS

• Applebee’s: If you’re in need of a drink but running low on cash, Applebee’s has brought back the Dollarita. Enjoy a Margarita for only $1.

• Bruegger's Bagels: During Bruegger’s Tax Relief Week, order catering April 9-17 and get 20 percent off your order when you enter TWENTYOFF at checkout. Bagel lovers also get the $10.40 Big Bagel Bundle which includes 13 bagels with two tubs of cream cheese from April 11-17.

• Chili’s: For the entire month of April, you can enjoy a $5 Cherry Blossom Margarita. No coupon is required.

• Firehouse Subs: Use the printable coupon below to get a free medium sub with your purchase of a medium or large sub, chips and a drink. Enter code TAXDAY2018 when ordering online.

• Great American Cookies: Ease your sweet tooth by grabbing a free Birthday Cake cookie.

• Kona Ice: A free tropical shaved ice cone has your name on it on April 15.

• Office Depot/Office Max: Need to get rid of some of the extra documents used to file your taxes? This coupon will get you five pounds of documents shredded for free through April 28.

• Omaha Steaks: Craving a succulent steak, ham or pork tenderloin? Order a meal worth $59 and up and you’ll receive a free ham AND free shipping.

• Planet Fitness: From April 15 to April 22, work out all the kinks in your body with a free HydroMassage at any location. A coupon will be available on the Planet Fitness website once promotion begins.

• Sonny’s BBQ: Make Tax Day delicious and treat yourself to half-price St. Louis Rib dinners.

RETAIL DEALS

• Ashley Homestore: Ashley is taking care of many of your home needs through April 17, including half off select small spaces, kids’ playrooms and accessories.

• Lancôme: Get a free seven-piece gift set when you spend $60 or more and three minis when you spend $95 or more until April 19.

• L’Occitane: Use the code ALMOND18 to get free gift set when you spend $65.

• Lowe’s: The Spring Black Friday sale has been extended to April 18. Get your home and gardening needs for reduced price.

Check out these taxpaying statistics from Offers.com