In the News: APSU students continue impact through latest tax season

By: Elaina Russell August 21, 2025

Dr. Jennifer Thayer, associate professor of accounting, works with students in her ACCT 4311 - Tax Practicum class. | Photo by Sean McCully

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Students in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service-learning course, led by Dr. Jennifer Thayer, continue to make an impact in the community. In a recent announcement from the city of Clarksville, APSU students were recognized for contributing the following results during the 2024 tax season:

• 255 returns completed

• $63,750 total tax prep fees saved

• $433,403 refunds back to the community

• $154,551 earned income tax credits

• $82,855 in child tax credit

• $71,034 in additional child tax credit

• $28,394 in education tax credit

“Our long-standing partnership with the United Way has been essential to the program’s success,” Thayer said. “Working alongside the United Way gives our students the opportunity to make a real difference by offering trustworthy, accessible tax help to people in our community who truly need it. VITA isn’t just a service opportunity; it’s a bridge between education, community, and purpose that transforms both the students and the lives they touch.”

Read the city of Clarksville’s full announcement at .