Bookkeeping and tax for Oliver

Oliver sits at the centre of BC's wine country, and its small businesses keep a schedule set by the growing season. Dockweiler works with Oliver owners and households from our Penticton office, about a 40-minute drive up Highway 97.

Who we work with in Oliver

Oliver grows over half of BC's wine grapes, and with Osoyoos accounts for more than 60 percent. That shapes the local economy, and the bookkeeping that goes with it. We work with:

• Wineries and vineyards, including excise, payroll for seasonal crews and inventory that spans several vintages.
• Orchards and other farm operations.
• Tasting rooms, restaurants, accommodation and the businesses that serve visitors.
• Trades and contractors working across the south valley.
• Retirees and households with pension, rental or investment income.

Local detail that matters

Farming has its own tax rules. If your main source of income is farming, CRA gives you a single instalment date of December 31 instead of quarterly payments. CRA instalment due dates. Farm businesses also often have a big gap between when costs are paid and when the harvest income arrives, so a clear record of the year matters at filing time.

Harvest wraps up in the fall, and the quiet months that follow are a good time to close the year properly, sort out GST, and plan for spring rather than rush in April.

What we can do

• Monthly and catch-up bookkeeping, including GST, BC PST and payroll.
• Personal T1, self-employed and T2 corporate returns.
• Short-term rental income and the records CRA expects.
• Help getting set up properly, whether you are starting a business or switching software.

Dates to keep in mind

For the 2026 tax year, most personal returns and all balances owing are due April 30, 2027. Self-employed people file by June 15, 2027. T4 slips are due March 1, 2027, and corporations with a December 31 year-end file their T2 by June 30, 2027. CRA business deadlines and dates for individuals. The FAQ covers instalments, GST and what to bring.

How it works

We are based at 129 Nanaimo Ave W in Penticton. Most of the work happens by phone, video and shared documents, so you do not need to drive in, but you are welcome to. It starts with a free 20-minute call where you tell us how you handle things now. We listen, ask a few questions, and give you a straight answer on what it would take.