Global Tax Network (GTN) has been named the winner of the 2026 CCH William Award for Community Impact, presented by Wolters Kluwer. The award, named after CCH founder William KixMiller, recognizes a firm that puts its values into action through meaningful contributions to its communities. For GTN, a technology-enabled mobility tax services firm headquartered in Minneapolis, the recognition underscores a culture in which community involvement is not a separate initiative but an integral part of how the firm operates.
The implications extend beyond a single honor. In a profession often measured by technical expertise and client service, the award signals that employee-led giving can serve as a strategic differentiator—strengthening recruitment, retention, and brand reputation. Eric Loff, President of GTN, said the recognition reflects “the generosity and commitment our people demonstrate every day,” noting that employees turn their time, talents, and resources into support for others through volunteering, fundraising, and local organizations. That employee-driven model, rather than a top-down mandate, allows the firm to tailor its impact to the communities where its people live and work.
GTN’s signature philanthropic campaign, Beards and Braids for Busy Season, illustrates how the firm converts a demanding period into a unifying cause. For more than 13 years, the employee-led program has engaged employees, clients, family, and friends during tax season. In 2026, proceeds supported Move for Hunger, helping provide more than 25,400 meals to families facing food insecurity. The longevity of the campaign suggests that sustained, visible initiatives can build a sense of shared purpose that outlasts individual busy seasons.
Beyond fundraising, GTN’s commitment is embedded in its policies. Through the GTN Gives Back program, employees receive paid time off each year to volunteer for causes that matter to them. For every new corporate client engagement, GTN makes a donation to the Malala Fund in the client’s honor, supporting educational opportunities for girls worldwide. At its 2026 company-wide conference, employees partnered with United Way to assemble backpacks filled with school supplies, and the firm’s annual Toys for Tots drive collected toys for children during the holiday season.
These efforts matter because they demonstrate a replicable framework for professional services firms seeking to align values with action. By empowering employees to identify and lead causes, GTN connects its people-first values to lasting local and global impact. The award also raises the profile of the CCH William Awards themselves; firms interested in the criteria can learn more about the CCH William Award for Community Impact. For GTN, the recognition arrives as the firm continues to expand its mobility tax services across North America, with further information available at gtn.com.
