The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS.

Counselors can help individuals navigate the changes on the 2017 federal and state income tax returns. Participants do not need to be an AARP member to use this service. Assistance is available by appointment only at the following sites from Feb. 1 to April 15.

• Augusta — Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St., 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Call 582-3053 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to make an appointment.

• Madison — Crossroads Bible Church, 705 White Schoolhouse Road, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 643-2559 Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to make an appointment.

• Manchester — Manchester Fire Station Multi-Purpose Room, 37 Readfield Road, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call 626-7777 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make an appointment.

• Fairfield — Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St., 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Call 643-2559 Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to make an appointment.

• Winslow — Winslow Library, 136 Halifax St., 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 643-2559 Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to make an appointment.

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