Global Tax Network (GTN), a technology-enabled mobility tax services firm headquartered in Minneapolis, has been named the winner of the 2026 CCH William Award for Community Impact, presented by Wolters Kluwer. The award, announced November 3, 2026, celebrates innovation, leadership, and achievement across the tax and accounting profession, and honors the legacy of CCH founder William KixMiller. The Community Impact category specifically recognizes a firm that puts its values into action through meaningful contributions to its communities.
“This is a meaningful recognition of the generosity and commitment our people demonstrate every day,” said Eric Loff, President of GTN. “Our employees continue to find ways to turn their time, talents, and resources into meaningful support for others. Whether through volunteering, fundraising, or supporting local organizations, they remind us that success is about more than what we accomplish as a business. It’s also about the positive difference we make in the communities around us.”
GTN’s community commitment is driven by its employees and a shared belief that giving back is integral to the firm’s culture. Rather than treating community involvement as a separate initiative, GTN empowers employees to identify opportunities and bring the firm’s commitment to service to life in the communities where they live and work.
One of the firm’s most visible initiatives is Beards and Braids for Busy Season, GTN’s signature employee-led philanthropic campaign. For more than 13 years, the program has transformed one of the busiest times of the year for tax professionals into an opportunity to come together for a greater purpose, engaging employees, clients, family, and friends to support charitable causes. In 2026, proceeds supported Move for Hunger, helping provide more than 25,400 meals to families facing food insecurity.
GTN’s commitment extends beyond fundraising. Through its GTN Gives Back program, employees receive paid time off each year to volunteer their time and talents in support of local organizations and causes that matter to them. Additionally, for every new corporate client engagement, GTN makes a donation to the Malala Fund in their honor, supporting educational opportunities for girls around the world.
At its 2026 company-wide conference, GTN employees partnered with United Way to assemble backpacks filled with school supplies for students preparing for the new school year. Employees further supported their communities through the firm’s annual Toys for Tots drive, collecting toys to help bring joy to children during the holiday season.
The recognition matters for the tax and accounting industry because it highlights how professional services firms can integrate community impact into their core culture, rather than treating it as a peripheral effort. By empowering employees to lead and participate in causes they care about, GTN is creating lasting impact locally and globally—and setting an example for how firms can align business success with social responsibility. For readers, the award underscores the growing expectation that companies demonstrate values through action, and it signals that employee-driven philanthropy can be a powerful driver of engagement and reputation.
For more details about the CCH William Award for Community Impact, visit https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/tax-accounting-us/cch-william-awards. More information about GTN is available at gtn.com.
