The AARP Foundation will provide tax preparation assistance free of charge through its Tax-Aide program. Services will be available through April at four area locations. People should call to make an appointment.

The locations are First United Methodist Church (UMC), 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, which may be reached at 717-584-4886; Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, 717-569-2657; Glossbrenner UMC, 713 Church St., Mount Joy, 717-478-3712; and West Willow UMC, 118 West Willow Road, Willow Street, 717-723-8269.