DJ (Disc Jockey) Receipt

A DJ, or disc jockey, in the most basic sense, is an individual who performs recorded or digital music for an audience. DJs can use this receipt for deposits, partial payments, and payments in full.

Table of Contents

• Who Uses a DJ Receipt?
  • Club DJ
  • Dancehall Deejay
  • Hip Hop DJ
  • Mobile DJ
  • Radio DJ
  • Turntablist
• Are DJ Services Subject to Sales Taxes?
• What to Include?

Who Uses a DJ Receipt?

Any performer that markets themselves as a DJ can utilize a DJ receipt. The following list outlines the six primary types of disc jockeys.

Club DJ

Club DJs use a swath of techniques to mix two or more source recordings, producing a unique “mash-up” of sounds. They perform at bars, clubs, music venues, and other private venues.

Dancehall Deejay

A Dancehall Deejay is a Jamaican dancehall or reggae musician who sings and raps (“toasts”) over an instrumental beat (“riddim”). If a Deejay also selects their own riddims, they are called a Selector. Deejays that sing more than “toast” are known as Singjays.

Hip Hop DJ

Hip Hop DJ music is dancer-focused. The foundational structure of songs is called “The Merry-Go-Round” technique (developed by DJ Kool Herc). The DJ uses two record players for switching from break to break (a heavily percussive part of a song) in a loop.

Mobile DJ

Mobile DJs own a portable sound system. They perform at all types of public and private events, including but not limited to bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, block parties, festivals, school events, street fairs, and weddings. Sometimes Mobile DJs offer additional services, such as light and video packages.

Radio DJ

Radio DJs host broadcast radio programs on AM, FM, digital, and internet stations. They often get hired to host events related to their station programming.

Turntablist

Turntablists, also known as Battle DJs, use turntables and a mixer to produce mashups and new sounds by manipulating phonograph records. “Scratching” is the most well-known manipulation technique.

Are DJ Services Subject to Sales Taxes?

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

• Delaware (gross receipts tax), Hawaii, New Mexico, and South Dakota.

What to Include

• Client name, address, phone number, email address;
• Description of services rendered and their associated costs;
• DJ name, address, phone number, email address, website;
• Equipment fees;
• Event date and time;
• Payment method (cash, check, credit card, other);
• Receipt number;
• Signatures of both parties;
• Tax rate (if applicable);
• Tax amount due (if applicable);
• Total amount due;
• Total amount paid;
• Total balance due (if applicable); and
• Transaction date.