Tax Holidays For Members

Tax Holidays

ABC and its Partners Lobby Hard to Help Members Get the Following Tax Breaks

• Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: May 27-June 9, 2023

• Freedom Summer: May 29-September 4, 2023 – Sales Tax Holiday on Recreational Items

• Tool Time Tax Holiday: September 2-8, 2023

* Notable Permanent Tax Exemption: Machinery and equipment used to produce renewable natural gas.

Money and Endorsements Talk!

Bills passed this session prove that the connections and contributions made towards candidates supporting the merit shop construction industry pay off in the end. The members who engage with legislators, the money contributed to campaigns, and the engagement of ABC with policy makers, are what makes the difference.

In 2022, ABC Central Florida endorsed election campaigns for the following people that also voted yes to HB 85/SB 360 regarding the statute of repose and Chapter 558:

Senators: Albritton, Baxley, Hutson (Bill Supporter), Brodeur, Burton, and Wright

Representatives: Yarkosky, Truenow, McClain, Leek, Barnaby, Tramont, Hawkins, Plakon, Plasencia, Smith, Bankson, Amesty, Killebrew, Bell, and Tomkow

ABC Sets its Sights on 2024!

ABC Central Florida held a PAC Fundraiser that raised over $15,000 for the CFC ABC PAC Fund combined with $28,500 raised in voluntary contributions in 2023 that will be used to support state and local candidates. The success of this event will further help prepare for the upcoming 2024 election cycle and to keep ensuring your voice is heard in government.

Senate Bill 360 is the culmination of a decade of dedicated work of ABC members and staff; as the voice of commercial construction, we have continually been the leader in these (often lengthy) discussions. For too many years, contractors have been dealing with subjective and poorly defined triggers which commence one of the longest statutes of repose in the country. By clearly defining an objective trigger mechanism and bringing the duration back into the “realm of reasonableness,” Florida is showing its desire to bring commercial construction back home! As a local designbuilder of commercial construction projects that works closely with many trades, developers, and owners we all feel the positive implications of this Bill. Commercial insurance carriers will soon be willing to write reasonable coverage in the State – all working towards the common goal of state-wide success! Congratulations to the ABC Team, and the entire Florida construction industry, on the success of this legislative session!

— Steven Lockhart, FINFROCK ABC of Florida Board Member

Thank you to the event’s sponsors:

• CEMEX

• MiGre Engineers, LLC

• Burr & Forman LLP

• Shutts & Bowen, LLP

And a special thank you to past ABC Central Florida Chair Ben Goodin, Baker Concrete Construction, Inc., for hosting the event.