Re: [Harp-L] What constitutes a pro

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mr Rubin,

You are not exactly correct on common law marriage in Texas.  Where I work, Texas law is one of the thinks I specialize in and for you to have a commong law marriage one can not simply begin present yourself as married. You have to go and register with the court. Absent of registering in the court you must have a formal (written) agreement between the partners, cohabitate in TX and represent yourself as married to others.


>-----Original Message-----
>From: Michael Rubin [mailto:rubinmichael@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 11:36 AM
>To: 'd d d'
>Subject: [Harp-L] What constitutes a pro
>
>I know Tim was joking about this thread, but I had an idea about it.  In Texas, common law marriage is as simple as presenting yourself as married.  I think that's what constitutes pro.  If you present yourself as a pro, either to the community or the IRS, you are a pro.
>   
>  I also think you are certainly a pro if 100% of your living comes from musical means.  This includes gigs, recordings, teaching and writing.  I am not sure if it includes being a salesman in a music store.
>   
>  I personally would go so far as to say if you receive money for music on a regular basis, at least monthly, you are a pro.
>  Michael Rubin
>  Michaelrubinharmonica.com
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