ASCPA Volunteers on 3 TV

One of the high points in my early career was helping the general public answer their tax questions. In the 1980s, with the help of the ASCPA, I participated on TV and radio call-in shows, in addition to helping low-income tax payers prepare their returns.

 This public service continues, although I’m no longer qualified to help. The ASCPA was well-represented last week when Pallav Acharya, Michael Calisi, Brian Desiderio, Mark Geretti , David Meese, Victoria Smith, Sally Taylor, and Jason Washo participated in a special two-hour segment on 3 TV. Staffing a bank of phones in the Channel 3 newsroom, the CPAs received non-stop calls from the public on many different tax issues. Callers asked a variety of questions, especially about health care, mortgage, unemployment benefits and debt relief.

 The public was directed to the ASCPA’s Find a CPA page at www.ascpa.com and ASCPA member Jason Washo, who did several interview segments, reminded viewers to seek out the expert services of CPAs.

 To view a video summary story that aired on channel 3 later on that night, click here.

 Many thanks to these CPAs and to 3 TV for providing this outstanding public service.

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