The recently ordered hiring freeze at the IRS might have you worried about what will happen to your tax return. This filing method will speed up the process.

With the Internal Revenue Service now accepting 2024 tax returns some taxpayers are already counting down the days until they receive their refund. However, the IRS says taxpayers who claim a pair of tax credits might be waiting longer than anticipated to receive their money.

Filers with Adjusted Gross Income, known as AGI, of less than $84,000 can use IRS Free File to complete returns at no charge. Free File offers tax preparation software from eight companies and gives free online access to preparation and filing software.

Refund times vary from less than three weeks for electronic filing, to six to eight weeks for paper returns. Refunds can be tracked on the IRS website. Delays may occur if there are issues with the tax return.

President Trump made headlines last week when he announced hiring freezes at several government agencies, including the IRS.