For musicians and DJs
Tax help for musicians and DJs.
You play the gigs and make the music. We'll take care of your tax return, your expenses and your deadlines.
Sound familiar?
Paid in lots of ways
Cash on the night, bank transfers later, and royalties and streams when they come.
Gear and travel
Instruments, decks, speakers and getting to gigs. What can you claim?
January sneaks up
Then it's a rush to find every gig, receipt and payment from the year.
There's no standard way to make a living from music.
Some musicians gig most weekends. Others teach, write for other artists, play sessions or earn from streams and royalties. DJs might hold a residency, play weddings and private events, or travel for bookings. Often it's a mix that changes from year to year.
Tell us where your income comes from and what you want your life in music to look like. That way, our advice fits the career you're building around it.
What we do for you
We take care of it all.
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Your tax return, done and filed
Gigs, streams and royalties added up, so you know what you owe and when.
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Your expenses, sorted
Instruments, gear, music software and travel to gigs.
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Your books on Xero
Gig fees, royalties and payments in one place, set up and kept tidy.
One useful answer
Can I claim my instruments and gear?
If you use them for your work, you can usually claim them. If you also play for fun, you claim the work part. We'll work out what's fair and keep a record.
More answers for musicians and DJsI have been using Effective Accounting for the past 6 years and it's a pleasure working with them. I would highly recommend anyone to get in touch as they provide a friendly professional service.
Quick questions
Do I pay tax on cash from gigs?
Yes. Cash from a gig is income, the same as a bank transfer. Keep a simple note of each one and we'll do the rest.
Do I pay tax on royalties and streams?
Yes, they're income and go on your tax return. We'll add them up for you, wherever they come from.
Can I claim travel to gigs?
You can usually claim travel to gigs, like fuel or train fares. We'll check what counts for you.
Hand over your tax return this year.
Tell us a bit about your work and we'll take it from there.