Get Ready for Filing Season!
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start accepting and processing 2024 individual tax returns this Monday, January 29, 2024. Here are a few important ways to ensure you are off to a great start this filing season: Install the January Release of Drake Tax
The second release, Version: P2 of Drake Tax 2023, was made available for download on January 1, 2024. The installation of the second release is required to e-file and includes all available state programs. See KB Article: Installing Drake Tax and Video: Drake Software Installation for detailed instructions.
Confirm Your EFIN
Firm, ERO, and Preparer Setup must be completed to electronically transmit returns. If you are receiving an “Authentication failed” or “Invalid EFIN” message, ensure there is an Internet connection and confirm your EFIN in Firm Setup. See KB Article: Authentication Failed or Invalid EFIN e-File Password for detailed instructions. Retrieve your Drake Software e-file password at Support.DrakeSoftware.com > Account > E-file Password.
Checking Acknowledgments
You can quickly and easily verify the status of your e-filed returns from your EF Database and Personal Client Manager. See KB Article: Return Status - Checking Acknowledgements and Video: EF Database for details.
Common Rejects
The Drake Software Knowledge Base offers several articles to help resolve the most common IRS rejects: