Drake Tax

6.8easy start · #14 of 34
in Tax Preparation Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Mac, Web, Windows. Paid plans from $25/mo.

Drake Tax is ranked #14 of 34 in tax preparation software on The Geeks Club. 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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The record

Purpose: Drake Tax is professional tax preparation software designed to streamline tax preparers’ workflows.
Coverage: The software supports federal and state income tax preparation, and all states are included without additional state modules.
Accuracy tools: Drake says it runs hundreds of return diagnostics and validation rules to help ensure accuracy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Support: Drake says all packages include free, unlimited U.S.-based support by phone, email, or live chat, plus training resources.
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.
Desktop platform: Drake Tax Desktop is natively a Windows-based application; Drake identifies cloud hosting and Drake Tax Online as options for Mac users.
Online version: Drake Tax Online lets users access returns through a browser without local installation and prepare, review, and e-file returns online.
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.
Audience: Drake describes Drake Tax Pro as best for complex, high-volume firms and Drake Tax 1040 as ideal for 1040-focused preparers.
Price from: $25/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Tax Preparation Software in 2026#14 of 34
Best Small Business Tax Software in 2026#9 of 29

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drakesoftware.com/products/drake-tax/· checked 4 Oct 2026
drakesoftware.com/pricing/· checked 4 Oct 2026
drakesoftware.com/products/drake-tax-online/· checked 4 Oct 2026