Oh, Tax Day. That dreaded time of year when everyone’s least avuncular Uncle Sam comes to cash in at our expense. Or, if you’re one of the fortunate few, it’s the one day when you get a little cash back to help ease the sting of all those taxes being taken from your paycheck the rest of the year. Either way, we could all use a good deal right about now. And even better, a freebie. Here’s a quick hit list of discounts (some offered specifically for the occasion and others that are just plain good) that will help add a little relief to your 2012 tax season.

Byuti Salon – Brentwood
Did someone say FREE?! For the next FOUR months (and possibly beyond), this just-opened salon is offering a free blowout and style for all first-time visitors. (Regularly $50.) Just walk right in and you’ll be treated to a fabulous blowout–including hair wash and styling–for free with no strings attached! They’re so confident you’ll love it you’ll go back and pay for it next time. www.byu-ti.com

Drago Centro – Downtown LA
Do your taxes and then have a drink at this downtown destination that offers an all-night happy hour every day of the week. Drago Centro has a great selection of crafty cocktails, wine and beer for $5-$7 and tasty bar bites for $3 to $10, like margherita pizza, smoked salmon crostini and charcuterie. www.dragocentro.com

Lexington Social House – Hollywood
It’s not a terribly big discount, but hey, something is better than nothing. This Hollywood hangout is offering 17% off your entire bill (including food and drinks) from Friday, April 13 to Tuesday, April 17 if you mention “Tax Day 2012.” Plus, it’s a good time to go now that chef Jared Simons (loved him @ Violet in Santa Monica) is in the kitchen. www.lexingtonsocialhouse.com

CHAYA – Beverly Hills, Downtown LA, Venice
“All night, every night.” That might describe your experience trying to itemize every deduction before filing your taxes, but it’s also the happy hour motto at all three Chaya restaurant locations. Menus vary slightly at each location, but think nothing-over-$7 eats and drinks like sushi rolls, skewers, izakaya, handcrafted cocktails and plenty of sake, wine and beer. www.thechaya.com

Sushi Roku – Santa Monica & Pasadena
Sushi Roku offers all-night happy hour every Sunday through Tuesday starting at 5pm with a menu that never exceeds $6. It’s a great way to unwind from Tax Day and sample signature dishes like popcorn shrimp tempura ($3), albacore tacos ($5) and spicy tuna on crispy rice ($5). You can also get sushi rolls, skewers, cocktails, wine and Japanese beer.  www.sushiroku.com

Nello Cucina – Costa Mesa
You’ve filed your taxes and you need a drink. Head over to Nello Cucina at the South Coast Plaza where you can get a glass of house wine for $4.17 on Tuesday, April 17. And if you stop by between 3pm and 7pm you can also take advantage of the $4 happy hour deals on grilled Italian sausage, wood-oven pizza and homemade pasta.  www.nellocucina.com

Michael’s – Santa Monica
This pricey landmark has been around forever but only recently did Michael’s launch happy hour. Going on all night every Monday through Saturday from 5pm to close, the $6 menu features edibles like Jidori chicken & waffle wings along with an ever-changing roster of red and white wines, beer and market-fresh cocktails. Oysters on the half-shell are $3.  www.michaelssantamonica.com

Cecconi’s – West Hollywood
Tax Day can get off to a good start with $10 breakfast at this celeb fave. Cecconi’s new “Breakfast Club” menu offers a choice of six breakfast entrees served with coffee, orange or grapefruit juice. A few tasty options are homemade granola, yogurt and berries; ham & cheese croissant; and poached eggs with wilted spinach and basil pesto. www.cecconiswesthollywood.com

Street – Hollywood
Susan Feniger’s multi-culti dining spot is making Tax Day taste a little better with $4.17 burgers on Tuesday, April 17. The special includes the Classic Street burger with all-natural beef topped with Vermont white cheddar and yuzu kasha mayo on a brioche bun or the new spicy black bean veggie burger with pea shoots, smashed avocado and tomato on toasted sourdough. www.eatatstreet.com