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.

It depends on how you file your taxes and how you choose to receive your refund. If you file electronically and your return is accurate and complete, the IRS says it should take less than three weeks to receive your refund and even less time if you choose direct deposit.

Have a tax refund on the way but don't desperately need the cash? Here's how to use today's historically high interest rates to grow your refund into an even bigger amount.