It’s coming up to tax time! It pays to learn what work-related expenses you can claim from your income in burlesque. As it's likely that you have at least one other income stream in addition to burlesque, we recommend always checking in with a certified accountant before lodging your return. The below details only pertain to your burlesque income. Do you know what you can and can’t claim during tax time? Check out the ATO’s work-related expenses guide for performing artists

Hi everyone, I’m Ruby Corvette! I’m a burlesque dancer of Chinese descent, based in Brisbane (traditionally known as Meanjin). My great grandmother was born in Sydney (Tumbulong) and I grew up in Townsville (Currumbilbarra), which gets its English name from a blackbirder (a slave trader of South Sea Islanders). For those who are unaware, Australia is made up of a number of former British colonies and the population and dominant contemporary culture largely reflects this. Giv