Decades of proven tax expertise now accessible online.

Work Anywhere – Flexible, web-based access
Custom Workflows – Fits your style
Trusted Compliance – Reliable, up-to-date tax rules
Modern Security – Strong protection for client data
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Flexible, web-based tax software for professionals on the go

Prepare individual, partnership, and s-corporation returns1 with professional tax software you can access from anywhere

No installation, updates, or backups required2

Build your own package with flexible pricing options and integrated add-ons

Optimize workflow for your unique preferences

Follow a guided tax prep process or navigate on your own

Expand teamwork with multi-user collaboration capabilities

Switch seamlessly between online and desktop data entry2 with real-time sync

Work confidently with tax compliance you can rely on.

Hundreds of return diagnostics to help enhance accuracy

Free data conversion from your previous professional tax software

Comprehensive forms and schedules for individual and business packages1

Stay protected with modern security measures

Multi-factor authentication for enhanced account protection

Secure 128-bit encryption during transmission and at rest

Ongoing security enhancements to protect against evolving threats

Get online tax software that supports a broad range of tax forms and schedules.

Prepare individual returns, business returns1, and more.

1040, 1040-NR, 1040-SS, 709, and 1065, 1120-S returns

1120, 1041, 990, and 706 returns (requires integrated desktop data-entry mode1)

Form 114 FinCEN E-file

All available state programs

Part-year and non-resident state returns

Select city/local programs in KY, MI, MO, NY, OH, OR, and PA

Prior-year software available3

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Flexible pricing for every stage of your tax experience

1

Choose the number of users

  • First user

    $299

  • Additional users

    $99

2

Build your package

Buy returns as you go

Individual returns
$43 each

Business returns
$64.50 each

Buy returns upfront & save

Individual returns

  • 25+

    $43 $40

  • 50+

    $43 $25

  • 100+

    contact sales

Business returns

  • 25+

    $64.50 $60

  • 50+

    contact sales

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing is flexible—start with a low-cost license, which includes access for your first user. Then, either: 1) buy returns as you need them, individual or business, at the standard per return rates; or, 2) purchase your returns upfront at discount rates—discounts are based on how many you buy.  

Yes, you can choose any mix of returns.  Each return type, individual and business, has unique return pricing and volume discounts.   

You can always buy additional individual and business returns as you need them. If you purchased returns upfront at a discount rate, you’ll continue to realize savings at your locked-in rate. 

Your first user is included with your initial purchase of Drake Tax Online. You can add additional users during 

your purchase, or at any time later in the season. User access is required for anyone using the software. 

Unused tax year 2025 returns can be used to file tax year 2025 returns up until December 31, 2028, similar to the timetable for IRS e-file. An active Drake Tax Online license is required; details are available in the Drake Software End User License Agreement. 

Yes! Drake Software® will offer resources, guides, and customer support to help you get started. 

Drake Tax Online is fully integrated with tailor-made solutions for tax preparers, boosting productivity with an ecosystem of available services 3, 4:   

  • Protection Plus®: Help resolve IRS letters, audits, and identity theft issues   
  • Bank products: Payment products, like Pay-by-Refund and Refund Advances, for flexibility and convenience   

Drake Tax Online is web-based and designed to run on any major web browser (Chrome®, Edge®, Firefox®, Safari®), across various platforms, including Mac computers.

Drake Tax Online will support the same conversion program that Drake Tax Desktop supports (https://kb.drakesoftware.com/kb/Drake-Tax/10869.htm). This means that customers will be able to convert their prior year client data from other software providers and import that data into Drake Tax Online. This will include both 1040 and business return conversions. 

Drake Tax Online uses 128-bit encryption to protect data both in transit and at rest, along with multi-factor authentication (MFA) for user logins. All data is hosted on U.S.-based, SOC 2-compliant servers, and client documents can be shared through encrypted Drake Portals, enabling full compliance with IRS and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) regulations. Role-based access controls are available, allowing firm admins to restrict or grant permissions to individual users. Strong password policies are enforced, with expiration cycles and automatic session timeouts. 

Drake Tax Online is powered by the same tax engine as Drake Tax desktop software and offers many of the same features and tools. However, because Drake Tax Online has been designed for the web, there are differences in features and functionality—review the software comparison chart for more details.   

Feature Comparison Chart 

DISCLAIMERS

1Online data-entry mode is only available for 1040 (Individual), 1120-S (S-Corporation), and 1065 (Partnership) returns. Integrated desktop data-entry mode is available as an optional data-entry method for these return types. Integrated desktop data-entry mode is required for 1120 (C-Corporation), 1041 (Fiduciary), 990 (Tax Exempt), and 706 (Estate) returns. The windows-based desktop data-entry module, included with your purchase, must be installed on your PC to access through Drake Tax Online. The included desktop software is only designed to support the integrated data-entry feature in Drake Tax Online, and cannot be used independently to prepare and file tax returns.

2In order to prepare 1120, 1041, 990, and 706 returns, the included, windows-based desktop data-entry module must be downloaded and installed on your PC.

3Purchase includes access to tax year 2021 through tax year 2023 for 1040 returns. Separate purchase required for tax year 2024 filing.

4All referenced trademarks not owned by Drake Software, LLC (“Drake”) are the property of their respective owners who are not affiliated with, connected to, sponsoring, or sponsored by Drake. Mac and Safari are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Chrome is a trademark of Google LLC. Edge is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Firefox is a trademark of Mozilla Foundation. Drake gets fees from some third parties that provide offers to customers which may affect what and how we communicate offers to you. Drake is not a party to any transaction you may choose to enter into with such third parties, does not itself offer legal, financial, or investment advice, and disclaims any liability arising out of such transactions. Please consult such third parties as additional terms and conditions may apply.