Drake Software Blog Team

The Drake Software Blog Team is proud to cover the latest in tax-industry-related news, from tax law and IRS updates to technology and business strategies. Please subscribe to receive the most up-to-date news.
The Drake Software Blog Team is proud to cover the latest in tax-industry-related news, from tax law and IRS updates to technology and business strategies. Please subscribe to receive the most up-to-date news.
Drake Refund Pay allows clients to pay tax prep fees directly from their refund at no cost to them. Find out more.…
Read more about Drake Refund Pay™ is Here: A No-Cost-to-Client "Pay-by-Refund" Option
From updated deductions to child tax credits and much more, make your tax season a little easier with our 2024 desk reference guide. Download the free tax reference guide today.…
Read more about Now Available: Get Your Tax Year 2024 Desk Reference Guide [Free Download]
We’re teaming up with Community Tax, a leading provider of tax resolution services. Learn more about Community Tax and the tax debt solutions that can be offered to taxpayers.…
Read more about Help Taxpayers Settle their IRS Debts with Community Tax
The last thing you want is to become the next headline in a cybersecurity breach. Get ten tips that can help keep your tax business safe. Learn more and download our latest checklist.…
Read more about 10 Tips to Help Protect Your Tax Business from a Cyber Attack [Free Download]
At Drake Software®, we are continually refining the tools you need to manage your tax and accounting practice effectively. We’re excited to introduce a new feature in Drake Pay that enhances the payment process for tax preparers and their clients.…
Read more about Drake Pay™ Launches New Feature: Request Payments via Email with Secure Payment Link
The Journal of Accountancy and The Tax Adviser recently released results for the 2024 Tax Survey. Drake Tax led the way in 2023 and continues to show high marks once again in 2024. Drake Software is known for its industry-leading customer service and in the survey received the highest score for product support. Click on the full post to read more.…
Read more about Drake Tax Wins Best “Overall Rating” for the 13th Year in a Row
Are your clients aware that making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes could translate into significant tax savings? These credits, expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, offer incentives to homeowners and renters alike for investing in energy improvements. Continue reading for more information on reducing tax payments.…
Read more about Home Energy Credits Can Help Maximize Client Tax Savings
Client retention is key to the long-term success of any tax preparation business. Keeping clients happy and loyal contributes to a steady revenue stream and helps build a strong reputation. Click for the full post which contains more strategies for client partnerships.…
Read more about Boosting Client Retention: Essential Tips for Tax Preparation Businesses
In this second installment of our overview of the 2024 Dirty Dozen, we look at the stern warnings issued by the IRS regarding scammers who promote schemes designed to evade taxes, scams targeting the wealthy, and dubious social media advice. Continue reading to help prepare your practice against tax scams and schemes.…
Read more about Tax Fraud and Scams Online and Offshore: The IRS Dirty Dozen, Part 2
The IRS issues relief packages to areas that recently experienced natural disasters or events designated as disasters by the United States government. This blog post provides extension details and provides information on IRS legislature about filing tax returns in the wake of extreme weather or disaster incidents. Bookmark this post for updates!…