Here is a follow-up to a State Bar event, by my colleague Alberto Rodriguez:
The State Bar of Arizona, azcentral.com and 12 News hosted the Lawyers on Call public service program on Tuesday, February 4. Results were phenomenal, considering the smaller than normal volunteer base.
The following is a recap of the program, which focused on tax law.
The volunteer attorneys were: James E. Bielenberg, Jr., Nathan Carr, Joseph Lunsky, Lawrence “D” Pew and Kathryne Ward.
Phone lines were busy, and volunteers answered an impressive 110 calls on tax law. An additional 18 consumers were assisted via social media, which gave us a total of 128 people who were helped.
Here are a sample of consumer questions:
- Tax implications on short sales, student loans, social security benefits, investments, etc.
- What should I do if I have failed to file taxes–back taxes?
- What can I deduct?
- What tax implications do estates have? Inheritance? Death?
- Where do I start if I’m going to be audited?
Eighteen consumers asked their questions via the 12 News Facebook page, and attorney Nathan Carr responded with his recommendations and advice.
Four of the five attorneys were first-time volunteers. James Bielenberg of Prescott made the two-hour drive to Phoenix so he could volunteer.
Next month, Lawyers on Call volunteers will answer employment and labor law questions.
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