Delivery Receipt

It also confirms the delivery arrived at its destination safely. A delivery receipt can apply to any product, from animals, equipment, and food, to gifts, goods, and documents. The courier and recipient should sign the receipt to recognize the complete delivery.

Table of Contents

• Who Uses a Delivery Receipt?
• Are Delivery Services Subject to Sales Taxes?
• What to Include

Who Uses a Delivery Receipt?

Any business or contractor that offers delivery services can utilize a delivery receipt. These include but aren’t limited to the following:

• Couriers;
• Food delivery services;
• Messenger services; and
• Shipping & receiving businesses.

Are Delivery Services Subject to Sales Taxes?

Delivery services are subject to state sales taxes in the following states:

• Delaware (gross receipts tax), Hawaii, Maryland (electricity and natural gas), Minnesota, New Jersey (taxable items only), New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota.

What to Include

• Delivery address and phone number;
• Delivery company name, address, phone number, fax number or email address, and website;
• Delivery fee;
• Deliverer signature;
• Description of delivered item (size, weight, hazardous materials);
• Origin (sender) address and phone number;
• Payment method (cash, check, credit card, other);
• Receipt number;
• Recipient signature;
• Tax rate (if applicable);
• Tax due (if applicable);
• Total amount due;
• Total balance due (if applicable); and
• Transaction date.