By: Leada Gore

According to the Internal Revenue Service, there are things you can do to speed up your tax refund. Some are common sense – check your math, make sure all your information is correct – but there are a few tips to help speed up the process:

Having all the necessary paperwork in front of you means you’re less likely to make a mistake. Before beginning, the IRS recommends you have:

Social Security numbers for everyone listed on the tax return.

Bank account and routing numbers

Various tax forms such as W-2s, 1099s, 1098s and other income documents or records of digital asset transactions.Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace statement.

Any IRS letters citing an amount received for a certain tax deduction or credit.

Investment income.

Part-time or seasonal work.

Self-employment or other business activities.

Services provided through mobile apps.