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New to Drake?
If you're considering Drake Tax as your tax preparation software, you may benefit from attending one of our Software Seminars. Our knowledgeable presenters give you an up-close look at Drake products and capabilities, and answer all your questions. Or visit Drake's booth at one of the many popular industry Trade Shows we'll be attending in 2024.
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Videos for Drake Newbies
And be sure to check out all our online videos. Several are also available in Spanish.
More Learning Resources
- DrakeCPE – Online learning for tax pros, offering self-study, on-demand and Annual Filing Season Program courses.
- Support.DrakeSoftware.com – Manage your Drake account, access online support resources, and get more information about bank and other partner programs (registration required).
Contact Us
For Sales or additional help, call us at (800) 890-9500 or email Sales@DrakeSoftware.com.
Surveys and Reviews
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Document Downloads
- Desk Reference (PDF) – Preseason checklist, tax law changes, plus all the latest rates and figures for the new tax year
- Quick Start Guide (PDF) – Installation and setup, finding help in the program, opening returns, entering data, e-filing, viewing and printing returns, and more. Spanish version (PDF)
- Quick Reference Guide – Keyboard shortcuts for Drake Tax
- Drake User's Manual (PDF) – Your encyclopedic reference for Drake Tax
- Drake Tax System Requirements (PDF)