Drake Software® is proud to announce multiple top rankings in the 2026 CPA Practice Advisor Readers’ Choice Awards, earning recognition across several core tax and accounting technology categories.
This year, Drake earned the #1 position in five categories, reinforcing the company’s continued leadership in professional tax preparation and practice solutions.
Drake’s 2026 #1 Rankings
Drake received first-place honors in the following categories:
- Federal/State Income Tax Preparation — Drake Tax Software
- Tax Planning Systems — Drake Tax Planner
- Sales & Use Tax Preparation — Drake Software
- Fixed Asset Management — Drake Software
- 1099/W-2 Compliance — Drake Accounting
These rankings reflect the trust and confidence tax professionals continue to place in Drake solutions year after year.
Leading the Industry in Core Tax Categories
Drake Tax Software maintained its strong leadership position in Federal/State Income Tax Preparation, earning 39.6% of the vote and outperforming the next closest competitor by more than 17 percentage points.
Drake Tax Planner also delivered one of the strongest performances in the survey, receiving 54.5% of votes in the Tax Planning Systems category.
Recognition Across the Drake Product Ecosystem
In addition to its #1 finishes, Drake earned strong rankings across multiple other categories, including:
- Document Management & Storage
- Accounting Write-Up Systems
- Small Business Accounting
- Payroll
- Online Payments
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
The broad recognition across tax, workflow, accounting, and operational categories reflects the expanding capabilities of the Drake product ecosystem and its growing role in supporting modern accounting firms.
We are grateful to the tax and accounting professionals who continue to support Drake Software and participate in the CPA Practice Advisor Readers’ Choice Awards each year.
To learn more about Drake Software and our full suite of professional solutions, visit DrakeSoftware.com.
