Drake Tax

No phone app

6.9No. 15 of 28
in Tax Preparation Software
  • Recognised40% of the score82
  • Phone app26% of the score0
  • Documented20% of the score89
  • Free plan14% of the score0
Free plan
Trial only
Paid plans from
$25/mo
Runs on
Mac, Web, Windows

Summary

Drake Tax is ranked #15 of 28 in tax preparation software on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $25/mo.

Drake Tax plans and pricing

All plans
Drake Tax Online $299.99/yr Tax year 2026 First user included · additional users $99 each · individual returns $49.99 each · business returns $74.99 each drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pay-Per-Return $379.99/yr Tax year 2026 10 individual returns included · additional individual returns $49.99 each · business returns $74.99 each · multi-user drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Drake Tax 1040 Unlimited — Single User $1,895/yr Tax year 2026 Unlimited individual returns · business returns $74.99 each drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Drake Tax 1040 150 — Single User $2,075/yr Tax year 2026 150 individual returns · additional individual returns $49.99 each · business returns $74.99 each drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Drake Tax Pro 250 — Single User $2,375/yr Tax year 2026 250 total individual and business returns · additional returns: $49.99 individual, $74.99 business drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Drake Tax Pro Unlimited — Single User $3,145/yr Tax year 2026 Unlimited individual and business returns · single user drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Facts

Purpose
Drake Tax is professional tax preparation software designed to streamline tax preparers’ workflows.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Coverage
The software supports federal and state income tax preparation, and all states are included without additional state modules.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Accuracy tools
Drake says it runs hundreds of return diagnostics and validation rules to help ensure accuracy.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Data and planning
Features include importing electronic tax forms, accessing prior-year data with LookBack, tracing calculations with LinkBacks, and comparing scenarios with Drake Tax Planner.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Returns and fees
There are no additional e-filing fees, and Drake Tax Pro 250 and Drake Tax 1040 150 users can purchase additional returns individually.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
Listed integrations and add-ons include Drake Accounting and Payroll, Drake Workflow, Drake Portals, Drake E-Sign, Drake Pay, bank products, TheTaxBook WebLibrary Plus, and GruntWorx; additional fees may apply.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The pricing page lists multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, automatic session timeout, file backup, and encryption in transit and at rest among its security and backup features.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Cloud security
Drake Tax Online states that it uses 128-bit encryption in transit and at rest, MFA, U.S.-based SOC 2-compliant servers, role-based access controls, strong password policies, and automatic session timeouts.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
Drake says all packages include free, unlimited U.S.-based support by phone, email, or live chat, plus training resources.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Trial
Drake offers a free trial download with sample clients and practice returns for 1040 and business forms; the page does not state a trial duration.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Desktop platform
Drake Tax Desktop is natively a Windows-based application; Drake identifies cloud hosting and Drake Tax Online as options for Mac users.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Online version
Drake Tax Online lets users access returns through a browser without local installation and prepare, review, and e-file returns online.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Notable limit
Drake Tax Online’s 2025 desktop data-entry mode for certain return types requires a Windows-based PC, and the included desktop software cannot independently prepare or file returns.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
Audience
Drake describes Drake Tax Pro as best for complex, high-volume firms and Drake Tax 1040 as ideal for 1040-focused preparers.drakesoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1977drakesoftware.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Franklin, North Carolina, United Statesdrakesoftware.com · 28 Sept 2026

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