Nearly 50 percent of Americans will not owe any federal income tax on April 15, according to the Tax Policy Center. Some people are probably misinterpreting that to mean that that half of us aren't PAYING any taxes. It just means that most of us break even with the IRS or get a refund.

Anyone writing a check, you need a break. Here's a list of restaurants or retailers offering discounts to celebrate your contribution to our common good.


Get a free cup of coffee at Starbucks when you bring in your own reusable mug on April 15.

Get a free 3-day trial VIP membership to Chemistry.com, an online dating service, starting at 12:01 a.m. April 15, 2010. No credit card is needed to get the free pass.


Snack on two free cupcake bites from Cinnabon from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 15 while supplies last.


Get 15% off your food tab at P.F. Chang's on April 15. Excludes alcohol and any happy hour deals. Join the restaurant's warrior card program to get the deal.

McCormick's and Schmicks has $10.40 dinner and drink specials on April 15 in the bar, then a CPA appreciation event Friday, April 16.

Let me know what I missed.