SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST, 485BPOS, EX-99.J3, 2001-01-18

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                                                                    EXHIBIT j(3)

              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



         We consent to the use of our reports each dated December 29, 2000 on
the financial statements and financial highlights of Treasury Portfolio,
Government & Agency Portfolio, and Government TaxAdvantage Portfolio, each a
series portfolio of Short-Term Investments Trust. Such financial statements and
financial highlights are included in the filing of the Post-Effective Amendment
No. 39 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Short-Term Investments
Trust. We also consent to the references to our Firm in such Registration
Statement.


/s/TAIT, WELLER & BAKER




Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 16, 2001