Drake Tax
Drake Tax: Broad return coverage and diagnostics for professional preparers, with annual paid licensing. Ranked #17 of 36 in Tax Preparation Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for professional preparers needing broad tax coverage.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forProfessional preparers needing broad tax coverage
- Free planNo
- Paid from$1,895/yr
- Filer typesBoth
- Founded1977 · Franklin, North Carolina, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports individual, business, multi-state, and amended returns
- Includes diagnostics, compliance checks, imports, and tax planning tools
- Offers federal and state e-filing with professional integrations
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop software limits platform flexibility
- No free plan; annual pricing starts at $379.99
- Business returns cost extra on the 1040-focused plans
Our verdict on Drake Tax
Drake Tax is professional tax preparation software for tax preparers and accounting firms handling individual and business returns. It supports federal and state preparation, multi-state filing, electronic filing, diagnostics, tax planning, prior-year references, document management, and customizable print sets. Supported return types include 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S, 1041, 990, 706, and 709, making it suited to practices that need coverage beyond individual filings.
The published annual tax-year plans span several preparation models. Pay-Per-Return costs $379.99 and includes 10 individual returns, with additional individual and business returns available for purchase. Drake Tax 1040 150 costs $1,895 for up to 150 individual returns, while Drake Tax 1040 Unlimited costs $2,325 for unlimited individual returns; business returns are paid add-ons on both plans. Drake Tax Pro 250 costs $2,375 for up to 250 total individual and business returns. Drake Tax Pro Unlimited costs $3,145 and includes unlimited individual and business returns, federal and state packages, and multi-user or single-user licensing options.
Drake Tax also connects with Drake Accounting and Payroll, Drake Workflow, Drake Portals, Drake E-Sign, Bank Products, Drake Audit Defense, GruntWorx Tax Automation, and Drake Pay. Its feature set covers imported W-2, 4562, 8949, and Schedule K-1 data, amended federal and selected state returns, and compliance checks. The primary application is Windows-based, and state amended-return e-filing availability varies by state. Preparers needing broad federal, state, individual, and business coverage should consider Drake Tax; 1040-focused practices can match a dedicated plan, while firms requiring another operating system or a free plan should choose an alternative.
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Drake Tax fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1,895/yr |
| Filer types | Both |
| State returns | Yes |
| Amended returns | Yes |
| Self-employed support | Yes |
| Rental income support | Yes |
| Electronic filing included | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Phone, Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Drake Accounting and Payroll, Drake Workflow, Drake Portals, Drake E-Sign, Bank Products, Drake Audit Defense … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | drakesoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Drake Tax integrations
Drake Tax lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Drake Accounting and Payroll
- Drake Workflow
- Drake Portals
- Drake E-Sign
- Bank Products
- Drake Audit Defense
- GruntWorx Tax Automation
- Drake Pay
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- H&R Block OnlineGuided filing with document upload, AI assistance, and access to tax professionals.9.1
- UltraTax CSA broad tax suite for firms handling complex federal, state, local, and multistate returns.9.0
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