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CRA Tax Adjustment Delays Now Stretch Up to 47 Weeks — Here's How to Avoid Getting Stuck

   July 12, 2026   If you've ever filed a request to correct or update your tax return and then waited... and waited... you're not imagining it. Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsperson has confirmed that some Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) adjustment requests are now taking nearly a year to process — and it's launched a formal investigation into why. What's Actually Happening When you need to change something on a tax return you've already filed — say you forgot a slip, need to update a deduction, or want to claim a credit you missed — you submit what's called a T1 adjustment request. The CRA sorts these into two speeds: Routine requests (filed online through your CRA My Account or certified tax software) have a service standard of just 2 weeks . By phone or mail, the standard is 8 weeks. Complex requests — where the CRA needs more documentation or a deeper review — carry a service standard of 20 weeks . The problem: the CRA isn't hitting even its own "...

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Amazon Prime Day Sales Projected to Reach $14 Billion: A Shopping Extravaganza

 

Shoppers are gearing up for Amazon’s annual Prime Day, a two-day shopping event that’s expected to break records. According to projections from Adobe Analytics, a firm specializing in e-commerce transaction data, consumers are likely to spend approximately $14 billion during this year’s Prime Day.

What to Expect:

  • Date: Prime Day typically takes place in July, but this year, Amazon shifted it by five days on the calendar.
  • Sales Momentum: Day 1 of Prime Day 2023 already set a sales record, although Amazon doesn’t disclose total figures. Last year, shoppers spent $12.7 billion during Prime Day, a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
  • Back-to-School Bargains: Prime Day has become a season for savvy shoppers seeking deals on back-to-school essentials like clothing, electronics, and dorm supplies.
  • Competition: Rivals like Walmart and Target are launching their own July discounts to compete with Amazon’s shopping extravaganza.
  • Consumer Behavior: After years of high inflation, shoppers are now more willing to spend, using Prime Day as an opportunity to shop for back-to-school items.

In summary, Prime Day isn’t just about discounts; it’s a retail phenomenon that transforms July into a bargain-hunting season. As consumers flock to Amazon, other retailers are vying for a slice of the $38.8 billion projected to be spent on back-to-school merchandise this summer. So, get ready to click and save during this shopping bonanza! 

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