Decades of proven tax expertise now accessible online.
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Work Anywhere – Flexible, web-based access |
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Custom Workflows – Fits your style |
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Trusted Compliance – Reliable, up-to-date tax rules |
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Modern Security – Strong protection for client data |

Flexible, web-based tax software for professionals on the go
Prepare individual and business1 returns 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 entry with real-time sync

Work confidently with tax compliance you can rely on.
Hundreds of return diagnostics to help ensure accuracy
Free data conversion from your previous professional tax software
Comprehensive forms and schedules for individual and supported business packages
Stay protected with modern security measures
Multi-factor authentication for enhanced account protection
Secure 128-bit encryption during transmission and at rest
Continuous security enhancements to protect against evolving threats

Get online tax software that supports a broad range of tax forms and schedules.
Prepare individual returns, select business returns, and more.
- 1040, 1040-NR, 1040-SS, and 709 returns
- 1065 and 1120-S returns
- 1120, 1041, 990, and 706 returns (desktop 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 your productivity with an ecosystem of available services3,4:
Drake Portals®: Safe client file exchange
Drake Pay™: Flexible, secure payment platform
Drake E-Sign – Online™: Sign documents digitally
Protection Plus®: Help resolve IRS letters, audits, and identity theft issues
Community Tax®: Expert tax debt resolution
Bank products: Payment products, like Pay-by-Refund and Refund Advances, for flexibility and convenience
TheTaxBook® WebLibrary Plus: Integrated tax research
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 Zero and Web1040 are Drake’s web-based offerings for preparing and filing 1040 returns. Web1040 offers unlimited filing, while Drake Zero offers pay-per-return.
Drake Tax Online provides full tax compliance like Drake Zero and Web1040, with the added capability to file business1 tax returns. Drake Tax Online also offers the flexibility to seamlessly switch between online and desktop data entry modes.
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.
All your data, including sensitive client PII, are stored in our secured cloud servers that meet industry standards when you use Drake Tax Online.
Drake Tax Online offers several features that are not available in the Desktop product. These include:
- Anywhere access: Use Drake Tax Online on any device with a browser and internet access, including Macs and Chromebook
- In-app messaging: Communicate with your team securely within the app
- Field locking: Lock individual fields to prevent accidental changes
- Form disabling: Disable specific forms to streamline data entry
- Guided workflow for 1040 returns: An intuitive step by step interview experience
- Choose to enter tax return data online or in our integrated classic desktop mode
DISCLAIMERS
1Supported Business package on Drake Tax Online:
- 1120S – Small Business
- 1065 - Partnership
- 1120 – Corporate
- 1041 – Fiduciary
- 990 – Tax Exempt
- 706 – Estate Tax
2Use of Drake Tax Online online functionalities only.
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 afflilated 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. 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.