IRS Key Filing Guidelines to Speed Up Refunds and Avoid Costly Errors

The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has announced a series of tips to remind taxpayers how to get a tax refund faster during the 2025 Tax Season. These reminders will help you file a complete and accurate 2024 refund. In this way, you will avoid any unnecessary reviews.

Any errors can put off the processing of your tax refund payment. For your information, the IRS also reminds taxpayers that the April 15 deadline is fast approaching so make sure you pay your taxes and file on time.

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IRS’s top tips to avoid errors and delays

First of all, all taxpayers who have not filed their 2024 tax return yet must collect all paperwork that is related to tax. Gathering all these documents will make it easier for you to file while you will provide accurate information.

The IRS reminds taxpayers to take with them W-2s and 1099s. Other information returns as well as any supporting paperwork for tax credits or deductions will definitely come in handy.

If you filed last year, take your 2023 tax return documents with you because they will be helpful. Make sure you have an IRS online account or create one because you can get essential information from it.

IRS reminders to get a faster refund in 2025

Double-check your 2024 tax return to ensure your name, birthdate, filing status, as well as SSN (Social Security Number) are correct. These simple mistakes will slow the payment process.

Why should taxpayers file electronically and request a direct deposit? This is the only way to get a tax refund as fast as possible. If all the given information is correct, the IRS will issue your tax refund payment within 21 days.

Paper checks and paper returns will only delay the process and you will have to wait a great deal of time for your Internal Revenue Service payment. Use IRS Free File, or Direct File if you qualify. Final tips: