Drake Software

Drake Software is professional tax preparation software designed for tax professionals, including solo preparers and multi-site tax preparation businesses. It is intended to streamline tax preparation and e-filing for practitioners and their clients while remaining IRS-compliant. Key capabilities include federal and state income tax preparation, fast calculation results, hundreds of accuracy checks, and customizable program options. The software offers add-ons for workflow management, payment processing (including ACH, credit, and debit collection through Drake Pay), e-signatures, and secure client portals. It is available through simple, flat-rate pricing packages that can be bundled to save 40% with Practice Essentials, which includes workflow, portals, and e-signatures. Drake Software has been recognized as the #1 tax prep software for six years running (2026 CPA Practice Advisor Readers' Choice) and has received high satisfaction ratings, including 90% overall satisfaction in the 2025 NATP Software Survey and a high overall rating in the 2025 JOA Tax Software Survey. Support is available through live demonstrations (in-person or virtual), 45-minute webinars, and five-hour in-person seminars.