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Richard Thomas earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, majoring in accounting, and acquired his Certified General Accountant designation in 2002. He has spent 18 years in public practice accounting, working way up from junior accounting technician to accounting manager.
Richard started RBT Accounting Services to help those who are just starting their own businesses with their bookkeeping and tax needs. Working with many small and medium business owners over the years, Richard found that the biggest obstacle in starting a business is the planning for GST/PST, payroll deductions, business taxes, and dealing with all of the paperwork involved. He has helped many owners dig themselves out of a hole with the Canada Revenue Agency and is ready to help new owners avoid that issue by being the knowledgeable expert who helps them on their way.
Keeping track of the money flowing into and out of your business is important and time consuming, especially if there are a lot of small transactions. RBT Accounting Services will help you to keep things organized so that receivables are being collected and bills are being paid in a timely manner.
Sales taxes are confusing. Do you have to charge GST? Are you required to collect PST? What are your filing deadlines? RBT Accounting Services will help figure all this for you and ensure returns are filed properly and on time, and that you have the knowledge you need to keep your clients informed and your accounts up to date.
Your employees are the heart of your business. RBT Accounting Services will help ensure that they are paid accurately and that the source deductions are remitted on time. RBT Accounting Services will also prepare and file the T4 Return.
Whether you are a sole proprietor or a small owner managed corporation, keeping your taxes up to date is important. RBT Accounting Services will prepare your required tax returns and ensure they are filed on time.
Basic Income Programs are back in the news Ireland’s 2022 – 2025 BIA program, Basic Income for the Arts, is a test program to help artists recover from COVID losses, providing a weekly income payment of $528 Cdn. It will now become a permanent program because it’s benefits far outweighed the costs. Canadians are hoping that we might see a similar program soon, but Mostafa Askari, chief economist for the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, doesn’t see basic income happening at a national level in Canada any time soon. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government, he says, is focused...
Small Businesses - The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is coming to Vancouver in June and July of 2026. It's time for B.C. businesses to get ready! The goal for our area is both to take advantage of opportunities for selling products in Vancouver, and to encourage visitors to explore BC, creating balanced and sustainable tourism opportunities across the province. This guide provides information for B.C. businesses, focusing on taking action, getting started, learning event details, and finding answers. “With one year to go until our province welcomes the FIFA World Cup 26™, excitement is building across BC,” said Spencer Chandra...

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This guide provides information for B.C. businesses about opportunities related to the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup 2026TM, including event details, how to get started, take action, and find answers.
Tax News - Families are having to support their adult children more and more in this economy. Today’s post is the first in a series of financial planning ideas to make it easier for families to do this. One method of helping young adults buy a home involves helping with the mortgage. This can be done with a gift of money for a downpayment or acting as a co-signer for the mortgage. You can also loan your children the money, or become a co-owner of the property, but all of these options come with some financial risk. Be sure to...
Small Businesses - Remember to give your feedback! The City of Nelson is looking to update the business license bylaw. They would like to clarify and consolidate business license categories and update the fee structure. At the Nov. 4, 2025 council meeting, local government intern Christine Felekan said that the city uses the fees collected to cover administrative costs, but since fees have remained the same for nearly 20 years, the city has been operating at a loss. Staff are now looking for community feedback on the proposed changes - you can submit it on the Let’s Talk Nelson platform,...
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