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Shauna Steigerwald reports:

Looking to take the sting out of Tax Day? Check out these food freebies and deals to be found around town. Offers are valid today only, unless otherwise noted.

AMC Theatre: Free small popcorn at participating theaters. Print a coupon here. Locations at Newport on the Levee; 9415 Civic Center Blvd in West Chester; and 1453 Main St. in Hamilton.

Arby’s: Free curly fries or potato cakes. Print a coupon at http://arbys.com/. Multiple locations.

Bar Louie: “Like” the Newport on the Levee location on Facebook for a free app (small plate) or flatbread with purchase of same through April 21. www.facebook.com/BarLouieNewport

Boston Market: Tax day “Rib-Rate” — Two 1/4-rack BBQ ribs individual meals for $10.40; served with mashed potatoes with gravy, corn and cornbread. Locations at 2692 Madison Road in Norwood and 9430 Fields Ertel Road in Symmes Twp. www.bostonmarket.com

Buca di Beppo: 15 percent off a purchase. Print a coupon here. Locations at Rookwood Commons and Florence Mall. www.bucadibeppo.com

Bruegger’s Bagels: Pay $10.40 promotion (a savings of almost $3.50) at participating locations for a bundle of 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese. Print a coupon from the the company’s Facebook page. Nine local outposts; visit http://www.brueggers.com/ for locations.

Chili’s: Free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an adult entree at participating locations, April 15-18. Visit www.facebook.com/Chilis for a coupon. Locations at 5000 Houston Road in Florence, 855 E Kemper Rd in Springdale, 11329 Montgomery Road in Symmes Twp 3393 Princeton Road in Fairfield Twp. www.chilis.com

Cinnabon: Two free Cinnamon Bits from 6-8 p.m. at participating locations, while supplies last. Located in Tri-County Mall. www.cinnabon.com

Gold Star Chili: 15 percent off any case of chili in the online store. Use code 1040EZ at checkout at http://goldstarchili.myshopify.com.

Great American Cookies: Free birthday cake cookie. Valid at the Northgate Mall location, while supplies last. www.greatamericancookies.com

Panda Express: Free Samurai Surf & Turf on Wednesday (April 17). Print a coupon at www.pandaexpress.com. Locations at 6180 Glenway Ave. in Westwood and 7939 Tylersville Road in West Chester.

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill: Free dessert of Creamy Vanilla Cheesecake Bites from 7 p.m. to midnight (mention the “Cheesy Refund” offer). The chain has outposts at 7848 Mall Road in Florence; 509 Ohio Pike in Anderson; and 9484 Civic Center Blvd in West Chester. www.SmokeyBones.com

Sonic: Half-price drinks, teas and slushes at participating locations. Nine local outposts; visit www.sonicdrivein.com/ for locations.

White Castle: 15 percent off your purchase. Print a coupon here. Multiple locations; visit www.whitecastle.com.

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As tax season comes to an end, several local businesses are giving taxpayers something to look forward to. Here’s a list of some deals and freebies being offered.

Auntie Anne’s: Like Auntie Anne’s on Facebook to download a coupon for a free signature pretzel with the purchase of a pretzel. The coupon is valid through April 27. For store locations, go to locator.auntieannes.com.

White Castle: Print this coupon to receive a free chicken breast sandwich when you buy another sandwich. The coupon is valid through April 28. For locations, go to www.whitecastle.com.

Offers valid on Tuesday, April 17

(Image credit: Arby's)

Arby’s: Free curly fries with a coupon available online to fans of the restaurant chain’s Facebook page (where you can also enter for a chance to win $5,000). Arby’s has one location in Mason at 5561 S.R. 741. For other locations, go to arbys.com.

Chili’s: Free appetizer or dessert with entree purchase. Coupon available online at campaign.chilis.com/taxday2012. Chili’s has one location in the Mason area at 11329 Montgomery Road in neighboring Symmes Township. For other locations, go to chilis.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels: Get 13 bagels for just $10.40 (1040, get it?). Coupon available to fans of Bruegger’s Facebook page. Bruegger’s has one location in Mason at 8220 Arbor Square Drive. For other locations, go to www.brueggers.com.

Boston Market: The restaurant’s tax relief plan offers guests a free individual meal with purchase of an individual meal and fountain drink. Download the coupon here. Boston Market has one location in the Mason area at 9430 Fields Ertel Road. Find other locations at www.bostonmarket.com.

Cinnabon: Get two free “Bites” from 6-8 p.m. at participating Cinnabon locations. For more information, visit Cinnabon’s Facebook page. For locations, go to www.cinnabon.com.

P.F. Chang’s: Get a 15 percent discount when you order online Tuesday. P.F. Chang’s has locations in West Chester and Norwood. For more information, go to www.pfchangs.com.

Sonic Drive-ins: Sonic will extend its happy hour all day Tuesday with half-price fountain drinks and slushes. For store locations, go to www.sonicdrivein.com.

Panda Express: The quick-serve Asian food chain will offer a free single serving of its newest entree, Shanghai Angus Steak, at all participating locations on Tuesday. Coupon available to fans of the company’s Facebook page.  For store locations, go to www.pandaexpress.com

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Most area post offices are staying open until midnight today so you can make the deadline to file your federal and state income taxes.

While April 15 is typically the tax-filing deadline, taxpayers got a two day reprieve this year.

If you don’t plan to file your taxes yet, the extension request still is required to be in the mail by midnight.

The IRS extension form is 4868, and you can get it from the IRS.gov website.

While this gives you an additional six months to file, anything you owe on your 2011 taxes is due now. Send in a check with the extension form.

Mason income tax returns must be postmarked or dropped in the city drop box by  today. The city drop box is the black box at the end of the passenger drop-off drive in front of the Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road.

Residents can mail their state or federal returns at the postal unit in the Mason Community Center or via the post office mailbox in front of the Mason Municipal Center.  Mail is picked up at 3 p.m. there on weekdays.

Mason Public Information Officer Jennifer Trepal cautions residents that letters mailed after 3 p.m. via these two locations will be postmarked the next regular business day, so care should be taken when mailing returns on Tuesday.  Same-day postmarks are available until 5 p.m. at the Mason Post Office at 6338 Snider Road.

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As tax season comes to an end, several local businesses are giving taxpayers something to look forward to.  Here’s a list of some deals and freebies being offered.

AMC Theatres: Enjoy a free small popcorn today through Sunday by downloading this coupon.  AMC has locations in Hamilton and Newport, Ky.  For more information, go to www.amctheatres.com.

Office Depot: Now through April 16, the office supply store is offering free copies of 2011 tax returns (25 black-and-white, single-side copies) and up to 5 pounds of shredding of confidential documents for free. There’s no coupon needed to take advantage of the deals.  But if you have more paperwork than most, you can download and print this coupon to get 25 black-and-white single-side copies for free.  The coupon also expires on Monday.  For locations, go to www.officedepot.com.

Auntie Anne’s: Like Auntie Anne’s on Facebook to download a coupon for a free signature pretzel with the purchase of a pretzel.  The coupon is valid through April 27.  For store locations, go to locator.auntieannes.com.

White Castle: Print this coupon to receive a free chicken breast sandwich when you buy another sandwich.  The coupon is valid through April 28.  For locations, go to www.whitecastle.com.

Offers valid on Tuesday, April 17

(Image credit: Arby's)

Arby’s: Free curly fries with a coupon available online to fans of the restaurant chain’s Facebook page (where you can also enter for a chance to win $5,000).  Arby’s has one location in Mason at 5561 S.R. 741.  For other locations, go to arbys.com.

Chili’s: Free appetizer or dessert with entree purchase.  Coupon available online at campaign.chilis.com/taxday2012.  Chili’s has one location in the Mason area at 11329 Montgomery Road in neighboring Symmes Township.  For other locations, go to chilis.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels: Get 13 bagels for just $10.40 (1040, get it?).  Coupon available to fans of Bruegger’s Facebook page.  Bruegger’s has one location in Mason at 8220 Arbor Square Drive.  For other locations, go to www.brueggers.com.

Boston Market: The restaurant’s tax relief plan offers guests a free individual meal with purchase of an individual meal and fountain drink.  Download the coupon here.  Boston Market has one location in the Mason area at 9430 Fields Ertel Road.  Find other locations at www.bostonmarket.com.

Cinnabon: Get two free “Bites” from 6-8 p.m. at participating Cinnabon locations.  For more information, visit Cinnabon’s Facebook page.  For locations, go to www.cinnabon.com.

P.F. Chang’s: Get a 15 percent discount when you order online Tuesday.  P.F. Chang’s has locations in West Chester and Norwood.  For more information, go to www.pfchangs.com.

Sonic Drive-ins: Sonic will extend its happy hour all day Tuesday with half-price fountain drinks and slushes.  For store locations, go to www.sonicdrivein.com.

Panda Express: The quick-serve Asian food chain will offer a free single serving of its newest entree, Shanghai Angus Steak, at all participating locations on Tuesday.  Coupon available to fans of the company’s Facebook page. Panda Express has one location in Mason at 6300 Kings Island Drive (located inside Kings Island, which is closed to the public that day).  For other locations, go to www.pandaexpress.com

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