Do you feel you’re taking full advantage of being self-employed as an agent? Why or why not?

Three major areas you should focus on before year-end to stay ahead financially: ✅ 1. Reduce Tax Surprises Before December It’s not too late to minimize what you owe. Now is the time to: - Review your estimated income 📊 - Adjust for life changes (new job, home sale, marriage/divorce, medical bills) 🔄 - Maximize retirement contributions 💰 - Make sure you’re capturing all eligible credits 🎯 ✅ 2. Understand the New Tax Law Changes Congress recently passed updates affecting: - Tip income & overtime income exclusions 🍽️ - Standard deduction increases 📈 - Additional senior deductions 👵👴 These changes may lower your tax bill — but only if you plan ahead. ✅ 3. Be Proactive, Not Reactive Waiting until year-end leads to stress, missed opportunities, and bigger tax bills. Review your situation now and reach out for guidance if anything in your financial life has shifted this year. 🔍 If you’d like a deeper review or help estimating your year-end taxes, drop a comment below or message me directly. Let’s make sure you’re prepared — not surprised. ✅💼

If you could get a massive tax deduction this year, would you invest in a new car or new equipment first?

Alongside Section 179, bonus depreciation lets you immediately deduct 60% of qualifying assets in 2025 (phasing down from 100% in prior years). 👉 Great for agents buying marketing equipment or vehicles mid-year.

Here’s the mindset shift: - W-2 employees get very few deductions. - Business owners (including agents) get dozens. 👉 Meals, travel, vehicles, home office, health, family — all can become legitimate write-offs if structured properly.