Completing your annual tax return can be a daunting prospect. AARP is offering counseling and assistance in completing tax returns from February 1 to April 15, 2005. This help is available online and in one-on-one sessions located nationwide. All of these services are free through the AARP Tax-Aide program.

From the AARP Tax-Aide website, you can email an online tax counselor, read articles on topics relevant to this year's tax returns, and find a location for one-on-one counseling sessions. To find the Tax-Aide site nearest you for a one-on-one session, visit the AARP Tax-Aide site locator, where you can enter your zip code and receive location addresses, schedules, and other contact information.