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September 16th, 2025

Episode #8 – Big Beautiful Bill Implications with Billy Hay

  1. Episode #8 - Big Beautiful Bill Implications with Billy Hay Matthew Gray, CFP® 42:52

In this episode of the Financially Fit Couple podcast, host Matthew Gray welcomes Billy Hay to discuss the latest changes in tax legislation and what they mean for busy married couples with kids. 

They dive deep into key topics such as adjustments in charitable giving, state and local taxes (SALT), auto loan interest deductions, clean energy credits, tip and overtime taxation, bonus depreciation, and the new Trump accounts for kids. 

They also clarify misconceptions surrounding Social Security taxation and the standard deduction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to stay ahead of their taxes and understand the implications of recent legislative changes.

00:38 Introduction to Today's Topic: Tax Legislation Changes

01:53 Guest Introduction: Meet Billy Hay, CPA

04:31 Charitable Giving: New Tax Benefits

09:04 State and Local Taxes: SALT Deduction Changes

15:41 Clean Energy Credits: Act Now Before They Expire

20:02 Overtime and Tips: New Tax Rules

26:07 Bonus Depreciation: What Business Owners Need to Know

30:22 Trump Accounts for Kids: What We Know So Far

35:04 What's Not Changing: Common Misconceptions

40:03 Final Thoughts and Advice

Resources

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/clean-vehicle-and-energy-credits

https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/smart-Money/standard-deduction

https://www.dykema.com/news-insights/landmark-tax-legislation-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-what-it-means-for-you.html#:~:text=For%202025%2C%20the%20deduction%20is,tax%20credit%20is%20made%20permanent.

Matthew Gray

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gray-cfp%C2%AE-5a2144134/

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Matthew Gray Matthew Gray, CFP®

Originally from Charlotte, NC, I attended college at Wingate University where I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Finance in 2019. During my time as a student, I learned the value of genuine service working at Chick-fil-A and honed my coaching skills tutoring high school debaters.

After graduating, I attained my Series 7 and 66 registrations, currently held by LPL Financial, along with the Virginia Life & Health Insurance license. In 2022, I was named a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. It is my conviction that I am called to serve those around me with the utmost honor and respect. This is why I believe in having a positive impact on everyone I meet while striving to go the extra mile.

I moved to the Shenandoah Valley after meeting my beautiful wife and best friend, McKenzie. We are blessed to have our son, Spencer, with us and two children in heaven, Hope and Camden. My favorite hobbies include disc golf, basketball and reading. I am an avid football fan, love the Carolina Hurricanes, and appreciate great food.