NEWS AND INFORMATION REGISTER TODAY FOR • Restoring 100% bonus depreciation: Renewing immediate expensing of capital investments through 100% bonus depreciation will encourage cleaning companies to invest in new equipment and technologies—spurring productivity, healthy spaces, and economic growth. • Revived expensing of research and development costs: The bill permanently restores the ability of businesses to deduct domestic research and experimental expenditures immediately, providing critical support for innovation in the cleaning sector. ISSA Show North America 2025 brings together leaders from the commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning industry and is open for registration. The annual trade show takes place Nov. 10 to 13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Starting Sunday, Nov. 9, the show offers more than 90 educational sessions and workshops with dedicated tracks for building service contractors, facility services professionals, and environmental services staff in the healthcare and hospitality industries. The show floor opens on Tuesday, Nov. 11, and spotlights the latest products and innovations in the cleaning industry. Attendees have numerous networking opportunities throughout the show, including happy hours, roundtable discussions, breakfasts, and evening social events. Visit issashow.com to register for the show, receive Las Vegas hotel and travel discounts, and learn how the show can help you grow your business. NORMI SUPPORTS SAFER MILITARY HOUSING ENVIRONMENTS Mold-related illnesses and poor indoor air quality have become a growing concern across various Department of Defense housing portfolios. The National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors (NORMI™) Medical Advisory Board, which includes nationally recognized medical professionals, is working to align the remediation industry with healthcare-informed practices and ensure that mold issues are not only removed but remediated to a health-protective standard. NORMI’s flagship solution, the Level Four Protocol, is already being taught nationwide. It is now formally endorsed by the board as the leading process for restoring indoor environments—particularly for individuals with sensitive conditions, such as asthma, allergies, inflammation, and other mold-related illnesses. “Environmental illness among our military families is a national readiness issue,” said Dr. Andrew • Expanded 529 accounts for workforce training: The legislation expands qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include post-secondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and professional certifications like those used by cleaning workers. MAJOR TAX LAW INCLUDES CLEANING AND RESTORATION INDUSTRY PRIORITIES On July 4, President Donald Trump signed a significant tax and spending bill into law. The legislation includes several key tax provisions that will directly benefit the cleaning and restoration industries: • Making the Small-Business Deduction permanent: Solidifying the Section 199A deduction will provide tax certainty for pass-through cleaning businesses, allowing them to reinvest in their operations and workforce without the threat of future tax hikes. 4 | CLEANFAX ® FALL 2025