Australian tax return processing times online and on paper
The Australian Taxation Office says most online returns process within two weeks. Paper returns may take up to 10 weeks, and checks can extend processing.
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How long passport offices say processing usually takes
The UK passport office says domestic applications usually take up to three weeks after it receives the documents. Canada lists 10 or 20 business days for regular domestic applications, depending on the channel.
Sources checked
- 01United Kingdom
Standard domestic · Usually within 3 weeks · Clock starts when documents arrive Source 1
- 02Canada
Eligible passport office in person · 10 business days · Mailing time excluded Source 2
- 03Canada
Regular office, mail or online · 20 business days · Mailing time excluded Source 2
- 04Canada
Express pickup · 2 to 9 business days · Urgent or express service Source 2
The UK uses weeks. Canada publishes business-day targets and excludes postage.
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