Industry Insights

with Route Consultant

Welcome to Industry Insights with Route Consultant—your front-row seat to the fast-moving world of logistics and beyond. Each week, we bring you game-changing insights, real-world strategies, and fresh perspectives to fuel smarter investments and build stronger businesses. Join us as we sit down with expert guests to explore emerging trends and pressing topics across a wide range of industries.

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Employee Retention Credit

Route Consultant partners with Silicon Ledger to support contractors in applying for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) or applying for Remediation. The ERTC is a stimulus program introduced and passed into law as a result of Covid-19 and the Cares Act. The ERTC essentially compensates you for payroll spent on employees during 2020 and 2021.

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Tax Advantages and Implications for FedEx Ground Routes

You will often hear us (and others) note that FedEx route businesses are tax-friendly investments. What do we mean by that? These businesses include substantial numbers of vehicles that you are able to depreciate over time. The vehicle depreciation in FedEx route businesses allows you to offset the revenue stream from the business.