Please see the info below from the IRS website. Any idea why paper returns with refund are processed before all other returns (which would include amended electronic returns with refund)?
https://www.irs.gov/help/processing-status-for-tax-forms
Individual returns
Electronically filed Form 1040 returns are generally processed within 21 days.
We’re currently processing paper returns received during the months below.
Form 1040 series
- Original: August 2025
- Amended: June 2025
This does not include those that require error correction or other special handling. We generally process paper returns where a refund is expected before all other returns.
