Episode #1 - October 27, 2024

Welcome to the Saint Matthew Tax & Business Ministry—a place where stewardship meets practical financial wisdom.
In this seminar, we walk through 13 real-life tax questions submitted by individuals and families preparing for the 2025 tax year. Whether you're a young professional, a parent, a retiree, a business owner, or someone simply trying to make wiser financial decisions, this video will give you clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps.

Use the timestamps below to jump directly to the topics most relevant to you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS – FULL QUESTION LIST

3:30 – Where do I start with tax planning? What deductions do people overlook?
9:27 – Should I itemize or take the standard deduction in 2025?
11:36 – How can I get tax benefits from charitable giving if I don’t itemize?
13:50 – How should I plan for taxes as I approach retirement?
17:08 – How do taxes differ for W-2 employees vs. 1099 contractors working from home?
19:55 – What tax strategies help families with many children?
24:46 – How can I make rising medical expenses more tax-efficient?
30:17 – How do I handle taxes on investment income or when selling property?
37:40 – How do estimated tax payments work if I have side income?
42:30 – Why do I still get a large refund even after reducing my withholdings?
43:53 – How can a doctor and homemaker with rental properties lower their tax burden?
45:35 – Can buying a new car provide any tax benefits?
50:01 – I’m just starting my career—what’s the smartest way to save, give, and plan?
57:59 – END

📌 What This Video Covers

✔️ 2025 standard deduction changes
✔️ Charitable giving strategies (DAFs, QCDs, appreciated assets)
✔️ Retirement tax planning & Roth conversions
✔️ W-2 vs. 1099 remote work tax rules
✔️ Credits for large families
✔️ Medical tax strategies (HSA, FSA, itemizing)
✔️ Capital gains, rentals, depreciation recapture, 1031 exchanges
✔️ Estimated tax rules & safe harbor
✔️ Withholding guidance
✔️ Rental property tax optimization
✔️ Vehicle deductions & business mileage
✔️ Wise financial foundations for young professionals

✝️ About Saint Matthew Tax & Business Ministry

Our mission is simple: equip believers and families with sound tax knowledge, business wisdom, and God-honoring financial decision-making.
We believe clarity is a form of generosity—and understanding your finances allows you to better serve, give, and lead.

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