The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduced important changes affecting small businesses and contractors, from reporting requirements to cost recovery, expensing, and business-related credits. Understanding these updates can help your business plan ahead and make the most of available deductions.

The IRS recorded a webinar covering these changes in detail, including updates for partnerships, interest deductions, and common credits like business meals, childcare, and paid family leave.

 Watch the recording here:
One Big Beautiful Bill: Business Tax Provisions

HVAC isn’t just about swapping boxes—it’s about systems, airflow, and real performance. Many residential systems are oversized, undersized, or installed without proper calculations, leaving homeowners uncomfortable and techs frustrated.

True high-performance HVAC craftsmanship focuses on measuring, balancing airflow, and understanding how every decision—from ducts to filters—impacts efficiency. Pair skilled techs with apprentices, reward teaching, and prioritize system performance over quick fixes.

 Takeaway: Investing in skill, measurement, and mentorship ensures better-performing systems, happier customers, and a stronger future for the trade.

We Need to Evolve Into High-Performance HVAC Craftsmen - ACprosite.com

As our legislative session comes to a close, we want to thank again our lobbyist, Edward Briggs with B&B Capital Strategies, for all of his continued work for our industry.

Please see the attached overview of the bills that passed this session and will be sent to the Governor to be signed into law.

If you would like more information on these bills and more, please mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, for our Legislative Update with Edward Briggs—this session comes with a CEU!

We look forward to keeping you informed and empowered on the issues that impact our industry.

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in collaboration with the IRS, is hosting a free virtual event to help small businesses prepare for the 2026 filing season. This session will provide guidance and insights to support business owners during tax time.

 Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST)
 Platform: MS Teams

This is a great opportunity to stay informed and get ahead of filing season with helpful, up-to-date information.

 View Flyer | Register & Attend

The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to replace the 2024 independent contractor rule with a version similar to the 2021 test. The focus would return to whether a worker is truly in business for themselves or economically dependent on the employer, with control over the work and opportunity for profit or loss as key factors.

For construction and roofing contractors, classification affects overtime, wages, recordkeeping, and potential FLSA liability. While this is only a proposed rule (comment period through April 28, 2026), it’s a good time to review subcontractor agreements and documentation.

Takeaway: The proposed rule may make contractor analysis more predictable, but employers must still follow state and tax standards and carefully document all subcontractor relationships.

View the proposed rule or submit a comment

Source: Cotney Consulting, P.A

Soldering, brazing, welding, nitrogen brazing, and tackling dissimilar metals—our MACCA Education Series workshops were all about hands-on learning and real skills in action!

Watch the highlights from Winsupply of Port Charlotte and Thread Source in Sarasota, and see our attendees putting their knowledge to work.

Go to our website at macca.us to check out upcoming MACCA Education Series events—you won’t want to miss the next one!

Artificial intelligence is often talked about as a force reshaping jobs, but in the HVACR industry, it’s also creating new opportunities. As demand for data centers continues to surge, so does the need for skilled professionals to support the massive cooling infrastructure behind them. These facilities, which power everything from cloud computing to online banking and streaming, generate enormous amounts of heat and rely on complex HVAC systems operating around the clock to maintain performance and prevent costly disruptions.

With an estimated 35 gigawatts of data center capacity currently under construction across North America, the demand for large-scale cooling systems and experienced technicians is rapidly increasing. Unlike traditional residential work, data center environments require expertise in chilled water systems, advanced controls, and mission-critical operations, offering year-round stability and competitive compensation. As AI continues to expand, HVACR professionals play a vital role in supporting the infrastructure behind it. Click here to read the full article by MACCA member Peter Montana of ACprosite.com.

This is to let you know that the actions and outcomes from the March 13, 2026 Florida Building Commission “Commission” meeting regarding the review of comments received for the March 13, 2026 Rule Development Workshop and the supplement to the proposed Florida Building Code, 9^th Edition based (2026) comprising of comments obtaining a 75% majority vote of the Commission are now posted and available for review from the following link: Click Here

Should you have questions, contact (850) 487-1824.

Soldering, brazing, welding, nitrogen brazing, and mastering dissimilar metals—our Aluminum Coil Repair workshops came alive at Winsupply of Port Charlotte and Thread Source in Sarasota!  Huge thanks to our participating locations, Sal Hamidi of Uniweld for leading the sessions,  and to all participants for rolling up their sleeves and making these workshops a hands-on success.

Check out the highlights from both locations—real skills, real learning, real action!

Ammonia refrigeration has played a major role in industrial cooling for more than a century and continues to be widely used in large-scale refrigeration applications. A recent industry article highlights how ammonia helped establish the modern cold chain, enabling large-scale food production, storage, and transportation. Over time, advances in compressors, system design, and safety standards have allowed ammonia systems to remain a reliable option for industrial refrigeration.

Today, growing environmental concerns and regulatory changes are bringing renewed attention to natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. As the industry moves away from higher-global-warming-potential refrigerants, many large refrigeration systems are turning back to natural refrigerant technologies that offer strong energy efficiency and long-term regulatory stability. Click here to read the full article.