22 Tax Write-Offs for Freelance Medical Billers & Coders
NAICS business codeYour NAICS business code is a six-digit string of numbers that shows the type of work your business does. NAICS stands for North American Industry Classification System. When you do your taxes, you'll enter it in Box B of your Schedule C.541219
Reviewed bya tax professionalThis content has been reviewed by an Enrolled Agent (EA) with the IRS — the highest credential awarded by the agency. Enrolled Agents are empowered to represent all taxpayers before the IRS, on all types of tax-related matters. Accountants who earn this certification have passed a comprehensive three-part exam on individual and business tax returns. To maintain EA status, they must stay up to date in the field by completing 72 hours of continuing education every three years.As a medical billing expert, you know that people don’t want to pay more than they have to. But what about when it comes to your own bills? Did you know you can save significantly off your taxes just by claiming the business purchases you need to make to do your job?
Just like medical practices itemize their expenses, you can itemize the type of expenses you face every day. And with our guide to the best write-offs for medical billers and coders, you won’t even need to call a billing department to get your savings!
Educational courses and certifications to enhance your skills are considered tax write-offs.
Deduct anything you buy for your office, like pens, binders, folders, printer ink, or a whiteboard.
Reference books you use for research or to hone your industry knowledge are write-offs.
Envelopes, stamps, and other postage fees supplies (plus fees!) for your business are deductible.
Software you use for invoicing, tracking expenses, creating timesheets, and so on is deductible.
If you buy a phone or laptop and use it for work, it's partially deductible.
If you drive for work ...
As a medical billing specialist, you may need to drive to meet clients, drop off official letters at the post office, or pick up office supplies. Luckily, a portion of your car expenses, such as gas or insurance, can be claimed on your taxes!
Parking for a meeting downtown, or any other work trip, is tax-deductible!
A toll while driving to or from a work destination is tax-deductible!
If you buy a new car, you can write off part of the cost every year for five years.
Flashlights, tire iron, duct tape, and other tools you may need in your vehicle are deductible.
Car insurance monthly fees, registration, even roadside assistance are partially deductible.
Oil changes, repairs, and regular checkups are all tax-deductible if you drive for work.
If you discuss work at a restaurant ...
Grabbing lunch to chat about medical billing techniques with fellow medical coders, insurance agents, or healthcare providers is a business expense you can write off. This includes both food and drinks!
If you discuss work with a coworker, mentor, client, or prospective client, it's a write-off!
If you leave town for work ...
Travel expenses, like flying to an out-of-state industry conference or staying in a hotel for a networking event in another city, can all be written off on your Schedule C.
Planes, trains, and car rentals are all work-related travel costs that can be written off.
When you travel for work, lodging expenses such as hotel rooms or Airbnb are write-offs.
When you're traveling for work, all meals are tax-deductible. Even takeout!
If you work from home ...
If you regularly work from home, you can deduct home office-related expenses. That includes attending virtual meetings or organizing client paperwork from a designated office space.
A desk, chairs, lamps, and other home office necessities are all tax write-offs.
You can write off up to $2,500 for individual repairs to your property.
Gotta keep the lights on in your home office! A portion of your electricity bill counts.
Whether it's rental or homeowners insurance, you can write off a portion through your home office deduction.
It'd be hard to work in an office without running water, huh? Your water bill counts.
Your Comcast bill is a tax write-off. You need internet to do your job!
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