Choose Your Drake Tax® Product
Unlimited users
Unlimited individual returns
Unlimited business returns
Single user (one tax preparer)
Feature highlights
All states
included
Federal and
State e-File
Prior year editions (2022 &
2023 included; 2024 available)
Data conversion from most
competitor software
Tax Compliance
1040, 1040-NR, 1040-SS, 709 returns |
Unlimited | Unlimited | Per return | Per return |
1120, 1120-S, 1120-H, 1065, 1041, 990, 706 returns1 |
Unlimited | Per return | Per return | Per return |
4,300+ federal and state forms and schedules |
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Hundreds of return diagnostics to help ensure accuracy |
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Tax Planner |
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Print key forms in Spanish |
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Filing status optimization |
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Fixed asset reports |
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Form 114 FinCEN (E-file) |
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Forms 5471, 4720, 3115, and 1118 |
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Import 4562 assets, 8948 transactions, and trial balances1 |
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Export K-1s from pass-through to individual returns |
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City/Local Programs (KY, MI, MO, NY, OH, OR, and PA) |
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Features
Mobile-friendly |
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Mac® compatible1 |
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Software updates |
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Automatic |
Inter-office messaging |
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Interview data entry (1040 returns) |
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Forms based data entry |
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Getting started resources |
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Customer support (phone, email, chat) |
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Document manager with PDF printer |
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Client Status Manager |
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Scheduler |
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Pre-season letters & organizers |
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Autofill employer, payer, and provider data from EIN database |
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DoubleCheck – intuitive review & verify system |
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LookBack – compare to prior-year form entry |
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LinkBacks – quick link from diagnostic to source |
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Client presentation |
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Integrations/Add-ons
Drake Accounting® & Payroll* |
Bundle for |
Bundle for |
Add-on |
Add-on |
Drake Workflow2 (beta through April 2026) |
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Bank Products / Pay with Refund options* |
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Audit Assistance & ID Theft Restoration* |
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Drake Portals and E-Sign* |
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SOC2 compliant secure cloud hosting option (Rightworks®)* |
$114 |
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TheTaxBook WebLibrary Plus* |
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GruntWorx® Tax Automation* |
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Drake Pay™ - accept credit, debit, ACH and contactless payments* |
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Security & Backup
Network-ready |
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File backup |
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Multi-factor authentication |
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Role-based access control |
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Automatic session timeout |
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Cloud-native data protection |
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Data encryption in transit and at rest |
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* Additional fees apply.
1 Certain Drake Tax Online features and functionality require use of the integrated, windows-based desktop data-entry module, which must be installed on a windows-based PC, such as:
- Preparing 1120 (C-Corporation), 1041 (Fiduciary), 990 (Tax Exempt), and 706 (Estate) returns.
- Importing 4562 assets, 8948 transactions, and trial balances.
The included desktop software is only designed to support the integrated data-entry features in Drake Tax Online, and cannot be used independently to prepare and file tax returns.
2Drake Workflow (Beta) is currently in beta testing, meaning that the product may contain defects and you may experience interruptions and changes to the service and necessary upgrades. Drake may discontinue Drake Workflow (Beta) at any time, but it is currently available as a trial with a paid Drake Tax product through April 30, 2026.
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800-890-9500Drake Software Pricing FAQs
All Drake Tax products include the essential tools tax professionals need for fast, accurate federal and state return preparation: time-saving data entry, e-filing, multi-state filing, built-in diagnostics, and compliance checks. Every version also includes practice management features like reporting, role-based access control, customizable printing, and client billing.
The products differ primarily by return types included and number of users. For example, Drake Tax Pro offers unlimited individual and business returns and can be licensed for a single user or multiple users. Drake Tax 1040 is also available in single user and multi-user versions and provides unlimited individual returns while letting you add business returns on a pay-per-return basis.
To compare features side by side or see full pricing details, visit our product comparison page or contact our Sales Team at (800) 890-5900.
Some optional services may incur additional costs. These include value-added services such as Drake Pay™, bank product integrations, and audit assistance from Protection Plus®.
Pay-Per-Return (PPR) users receive 10 individual returns included in the base price and pay for additional individual and business returns as they need them. Drake Tax Online offers flexible pricing based on what you need. Visit our product comparison page for more details.
Yes. Drake Software provides a free trial download for Drake Tax that includes sample clients and test returns for 1040 and business forms. These practice returns allow preparers to explore data entry, form calculations, and workflow navigation. Learn more on the Drake Tax product page.
A free trial is also available for Drake Tax Online.
Drake Tax is offered as an annual software license with access to supported previous tax years based on purchase. While there is no monthly subscription, our Pay-Per-Return and Drake Tax Online products provide a flexible, pay-as-you-go model — ideal for part-time preparers, unpredictable return volume, or those just starting their tax practice.
Licensing for desktop software is per physical site and Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) with multi-user and single user versions available. Licensing for Drake Tax Online is primarily user-based. If your firm has multiple locations or EFINs, additional licenses may be required. Discounts are available for multi-location businesses that meet certain requirements; contact our Sales Team at (800) 890-9500 for more information.
Yes. All Drake Tax packages include free, unlimited US-based support via phone, email, or live chat. You'll also get access to a robust Knowledge Base and software training resources, including video tutorials, practice returns, and downloadable guides to help your team stay efficient and compliant.
Customers may be eligible for early renewal discounts based on the date of purchase. Renewing your software each year is a simple process handled within your Drake account. Customers interested in current renewal pricing can review details in their Drake account dashboard or reach out to our Customer Support Team at (828) 524-8020. If you are new to Drake, visit our pricing page or contact our Sales Team at (800) 890-9500.
Yes, Drake offers options to bundle Drake Tax and Drake Accounting. In addition, Drake offers tax practice management solutions that integrate smoothly with Drake Tax and enhance the value you provide to your clients. These include Drake Pay™, Drake Portals®, Drake E-Sign, and Drake Workflow.
Contact our Sales Team at (800) 890-9500 to learn more about the Drake product suite and other value-added services offered by our partners.