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National chains are trying to take some of the sting out of Tax Day with deals and freebies today.  Office Depot will shred up to five pounds of documents for free and Staples will shred two pounds with coupons that can be printed from the companies’ websites.  Boston Market has a ten dollar and 40 cent, or 10-40, Tax Day Special on a half-chicken meal, while Schlotzky’s, Sonic Drive-In, and Firehouse Subs are among the places offering discounts on food…at participating locations…check it out… here’s the details…

Great American Cookies  – A free birthday cake cookie

Kona Ice – A free cup of shaved ice

Sonic – Half-price cheeseburgers …for single-patty burgers only.

Schlotzsky’s – “The Original” sandwich –  If you buy a bag of chips and a 32-ounce drink, you’ll get The Original for free. The deal is on for Tax day only.

Boston Market – A big discount –  A half-chicken meal, including two sides, cornbread, a cookie and a fountain drink, for $10.40.

Firehouse Subs –  A free medium sub when you buy an additional medium or large sub, chips and a medium drink. Coupon on website.

Chuck E. Cheese — Order a large pizza at Chuck E. Cheese and get a second large cheese pizza for free!  Available April 18-April 20.

NON FOOD DEALS

Staples – Free paper shredding, up to 2 pounds

Office Depot/Office Max – Free paper shredding, up to 5 pounds Coupon on website.