Can DJs Deduct Music Licensing Fees for Commercial Gigs?

Yes — music licensing fees paid to legally play copyrighted music at commercial gigs are deductible business expenses, since they're a required cost of legally performing the job, not an optional add-on. Depending on the type of event and venue, DJs may need to pay for performance licenses (often handled through organizations like ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC), venue-specific licensing fees, or fees built into a DJ pool or music service subscription that covers commercial usage rights. All of these...