WEST JORDAN, UT--(Marketwired - January 29, 2016) - As it has for the past three years, Mountain America Credit Union is once again offering lower-cost tax services to the public for the 2016 tax season.

Because Mountain America is a not-for-profit organization that operates under the larger "people helping people" credit union ethos, local branches are able to provide reasonably priced tax services to the community. Mountain America's tax experts are fully trained professionals, ready to assist on any level-whether by answering a few questions or fully preparing tax forms.

Fees can be up to 30% cheaper than most retail tax preparation firms; Mountain America also offers no-obligation consultations. No appointment is necessary, a drop-off option is available, and free e-filing is offered with preparation of a return.

"April 15 may seem far away, but we're ready to help our members today. Our mission is to improve the lives of those we work with, and offering tax help is just one way in which we do that," says Chris Hatch, tax preparation manager. "When you take care of your taxes early, you save yourself time and frustration later."

Those interested in utilizing Mountain America's trained tax professionals should contact their local branch and come prepared with tax-related materials. More information can be found by calling (855) MACU-TAX or by visiting www.macu.com/tax-services.

Mountain America Credit Union has more than $5 billion in assets and serves more than 565,000 members, wherever they are, through online and mobile banking, 86 branches in five states and access to more than 30,000 ATMs and 5,000 shared-branching locations nationwide. With roots dating back to the 1930s, Mountain America offers a variety of financial products and services for consumers and businesses, including savings accounts, auto loans, checking accounts, mortgage loans, business checking, student loans, SBA loans and retirement options. Visit www.macu.com for more information.