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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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Global Stock Market Plunge: Nasdaq Futures Sink 4%, Dow Futures Tumble


The global stock market is experiencing a significant sell-off today, with major indices plummeting amid growing concerns over the health of the U.S. economy.

Nasdaq 100 futures have dropped nearly 5%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have cascaded down by 800 points, equivalent to a 4% decline. The S&P 500 futures are also down by almost 3%. This sharp decline follows Friday’s disappointing U.S. jobs report, which has intensified fears that the Federal Reserve may have delayed cutting interest rates for too long.

The sell-off is not confined to the U.S. markets. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 suffered its largest one-day drop ever, plunging over 12%. European markets are also feeling the pressure, with the Stoxx Europe 600 down more than 3%.

Major tech stocks are among the hardest hitApple has fallen over 6% following news that Berkshire Hathaway has halved its stake in the companyNvidia and Tesla have also seen significant declines, dropping 10% and 8% respectively. The cryptocurrency market is not immune either, with Bitcoin sinking more than 15%.

Investors are flocking to safer assets, driving up the prices of U.S. Treasuries and gold. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has fallen below 3.8%, and gold futures have risen as traders seek refuge from the market turmoil.

As the week progresses, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve and upcoming economic data, particularly the weekly unemployment claims due on Thursday. The market’s reaction to these developments will be crucial in determining whether this sell-off marks the beginning of a more prolonged downturn.


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