And what employers want is important â the number of jobs in this field through 2020 is expected to grow 21% faster than average. Your degree program should teach you specific medical codes, how to code accurately and how to use field-specific computer programs and technology, according to Carlson.
12. Taxes incurred in operating your business are generally deductible. How and when they are deducted depends on the type of tax: 1  Sales tax on items you buy for your business's day-to-day operations is deductible as part of the cost of the items; it's not deducted separately.
For sales tax deductions, you can either claim the amount you paid over the year -- which means keeping a lot of receipts -- or take a standard deduction set by the IRS. This amount varies with sales tax rates in each state, as well as your income level and exemptions.or example, if your state imposes a general sales tax of 6 percent but a higher sales tax on cars of 8 percent, you can deduct only $1,200 in sales tax on a $20,000 car, not the full $1,600 you paid.