Unlimited clients, payrolls, and installs per site
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Smarter Accounting and Payroll Software Built for Tax Professionals
Drake Accounting is the fully featured accounting and payroll software that helps firms manage client books, process payroll, and stay compliant — all in one place.
Payroll billing software made simple for single and multi-location use.
- Live and after-the-fact payroll processing, direct deposit via NACHA or Kotapay®, and batch processing.
- Bank account reconciliation software with automatic journal entries.
- Built-in electronic signatures for forms and checks.
Get automated and customizable accounting features that save time and reduce errors.
- Bookkeeping software and reconciliation tools with custom charts for flexible financial reporting.
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable modules.
- Export data directly into Drake Tax®.
Integrate payroll and billing with your tax workflow.
- Electronic signatures supported across key forms.
- Multi-state and multi-location ready.
- Backed by Drake Software’s trusted U.S.-based support team.
Powerful bookkeeping software for managing clients, payroll, and compliance.
Built-in e-filing at no extra cost
Prepare and e-file Forms 1099, 94x, and W-2 without leaving the software.
Processing that keeps up with your busy pace
Fast, reliable payroll processing software — live or after-the-fact.
Compliant with professional standards
Supports GAAP-compliant accounting and Department of Labor payroll requirements
Integrated with Drake Software products
Unify your tax preparation, accounting, and payments workflows with Drake Tax and Drake Pay™.
No usage caps or hidden charges
Manage your payroll and accounting needs with a truly unlimited solution.
Choose the edition that fits your workflow
Drake Accounting comes in two editions designed to match your firm’s needs — both packed with professional-grade features and no limits on clients, installs, or e-filing.
Professional Edition
$795 / Year
The complete accounting suite.
- Full double-entry accounting system with GAAP-compliant financials
- Comprehensive payroll management — live and after-the-fact, multi-location support, and batch processing
- Automated posting of payroll and accounting transactions to journals
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable modules with check printing and payment tracking
- Customizable charts of accounts, budgeting, and year-end closing tools
- Flexible financial reporting — balance sheets, income statements, trial balance, and more
- Supports NACHA and Kotapay® for direct deposit processing
- Built-in electronic signatures for checks and forms
Forms Edition
$395 / Year
Ideal for firms focused on quarterly and annual payroll reporting.
- Direct data entry for federal and state forms
- Generate W-2s, 1099s, and all 94x series forms
- Built-in e-filing for federal and state payroll forms
- Perfect for payroll-only or compliance-focused services
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can print checks on pre-printed or MICR stock, and e-file federal forms such as 94x, W-2, and 1099. State e-filing is supported where available.
Yes, it can be installed on a shared server drive and accessed from connected workstations. Peer-to-peer networking is supported starting with DAS 21.
Yes, Drake Accounting supports importing client, employee, and account data from spreadsheets (such as CSV files) and conversions from QuickBooks, Sage 50 (Peachtree), Easy/ACCT, and Dillner’s Tax systems.
Windows 11 and Windows Server 2016–2025 (with the latest updates).
Yes, Drake Accounting integrates with Drake Pay to help firms collect client payments securely and conveniently, improving billing workflows across Drake products.