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, named after CCH founder William KixMiller, celebrates innovation, leadership, and achievement across the tax and accounting profession, with the Community Impact category specifically recognizing a firm that puts its values into action through meaningful contributions to its communities.
The recognition matters because it highlights how professional services firms can embed community service into their culture rather than treating it as a separate initiative. For GTN, community involvement is driven by employees who identify opportunities and bring the firm’s commitment to service to life in the places where they live and work. “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.”
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 also supported their communities through the firm’s annual Toys for Tots drive, collecting toys to help bring joy to children during the holiday season. Through these initiatives, GTN connects its people-first values with meaningful action, creating lasting impact locally and around the world.
For HR vendors, GTN’s win signals a growing expectation that purpose and community engagement are integral to talent strategy. Programs like paid volunteer time off and client-linked charitable donations can differentiate employers in a competitive labor market, boost retention, and strengthen employer branding. As HR technology platforms increasingly incorporate corporate social responsibility features, vendors that enable and track these initiatives may find new opportunities to support clients seeking authentic community impact. The award also underscores the role of employee-led programs in driving engagement, a key metric for HR software providers focused on culture and retention.
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.
