Global Tax Network (GTN) has been named a 2026 Best of the Best Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), marking the seventh time the Minneapolis-based mobility tax services provider has received the honor since 2019. The award, announced in October 2026, places GTN among 75 firms selected from more than 600 participating firms across the United States and Canada, a distinction that carries weight in an accounting profession increasingly defined by consolidation, talent scarcity, and rapid technological change.
The recognition matters beyond a single trophy. IPA's Best of the Best program evaluates firms using more than 35 financial and operational performance metrics drawn from its annual Practice Management Survey. Those metrics span governance, long-range planning, professional development, and process improvement. For clients and prospective employees evaluating a firm's stability and culture, that comprehensive assessment offers a rare, data-driven signal of organizational health. For competitors, GTN's repeated appearance on the list sets a benchmark that is difficult to match consistently over seven years.
GTN President Eric Loff attributed the achievement to sustained internal focus. "Building a strong firm takes ongoing attention to how we support our people and how we serve our clients," Loff said. "For us, that means giving colleagues opportunities to grow, listening to client feedback, and continually improving how we work. Receiving this recognition for the seventh time is a meaningful acknowledgment of the care and effort our team brings to that work every day." That emphasis on employee development and client experience aligns with broader industry research showing that talent retention and service quality are the strongest predictors of long-term growth in professional services.
The award also highlights GTN's position in the niche but expanding field of global mobility tax. The firm serves corporate mobility program managers and mobile employees navigating cross-border tax complexities, including expatriates, foreign nationals, business travelers, remote workers, and permanent transfers. As remote and hybrid work arrangements blur traditional residency rules, demand for specialized mobility tax guidance has risen sharply. GTN's seventh Best of the Best honor suggests the firm has scaled its operations effectively while maintaining the personalized service that complex tax situations require. For multinational employers, that track record may influence vendor selection at a time when compliance risks and employee tax obligations are under greater scrutiny.
IPA has recognized top-performing firms for nearly thirty years, and its annual list is widely viewed as one of the profession's most respected benchmarks. The methodology rewards firms that balance profitability with investment in people and infrastructure, a combination that can be challenging during periods of economic uncertainty. GTN's inclusion in the 2026 cohort indicates that its strategic approach, including technology-enabled service delivery, has resonated with evaluators. More details about the https://insidepublicaccounting.com/ipa-best-of-the-best/ program are available through IPA.
Founded nearly three decades ago, GTN has expanded alongside the changing world of work while maintaining what it describes as core values: putting people first, delivering exceptional client experiences, and innovating to solve complex global mobility challenges. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis with a team located throughout North America. Its services include individual tax return preparation, multi-state and international tax filings, and personalized tax guidance for high-net-worth individuals and those with complex tax situations. Additional information about the firm can be found at gtn.com.
The implications of GTN's latest recognition extend to the broader accounting industry. As firms compete for specialized talent and global clients, awards based on operational and financial metrics provide third-party validation that can support recruiting, business development, and partnership conversations. For GTN, a seventh win reinforces its reputation as a stable, growth-oriented player in mobility tax services. For the profession, it illustrates how sustained investment in people and processes can produce repeatable excellence, even as market conditions shift.
