Drake Software Updates

  • Free Download: What Tax Professionals Should Know About Today’s Gold Market

    Gold has long been viewed as a safe-haven asset during periods of economic uncertainty. As inflation concerns, market volatility, and geopolitical events influence investor behavior, many taxpayers are buying, selling, or holding gold as part of a diversified investment strategy. For tax professionals, that can mean more questions from clients. Whether a client owns physical…

  • Drake Audit Defense™ open for 2026 Enrollment!

    Enrollment for Tax Year 2026 is now open. Help eligible clients with IRS and state notices, audit assistance, and qualifying tax-related identity theft matters while reducing post-filing workload for your firm. Sign in to your Drake Software account to enroll or learn more on the Drake Audit Defense page.

  • Protect Your Clients with Drake Audit Defense: Enrollment Is Now Open for Tax Year 2026

    For many tax professionals, the work doesn’t end once a tax return is filed. Clients may receive IRS or state tax notices months after filing. Some may need audit assistance, while others could face tax-related identity theft issues that require specialized support. These post-filing challenges can consume valuable time and resources, making it difficult for…

  • New in Drake Tax Online: Meet Drake SmartExtract (Beta) 

    Available July 10 for Drake Tax Online users  We’re excited to introduce Drake SmartExtract (Beta): a new AI-powered feature designed to reduce manual data entry and help you move through returns faster.  Beginning  July 10, Drake Tax Online (DTO) users can start using SmartExtract at no additional cost during the beta period. Desktop users—don’t worry—Drake Tax Desktop support is coming later this year.  Spend Less Time…

  • What’s New and What’s Next at Drake Software®: Looking Forward to Tax Year 2026 

    At Drake, we’re always working to make tax preparation easier, faster, and more connected for tax professionals. Here’s how.  As we build toward Tax Year 2026, we’re delivering meaningful improvements that make Drake products easier to access, simpler to use, and better connected.  These include integrations with Drake Tax Desktop, Drake HUB®, and Drake Workflow® that provide a unified sign-in experience; simplifying…

  • Drake Tax Spanish Software Resources for Tax Professionals

    Welcome to Drake Software’s Spanish Tax Resource Center Drake Software® proudly supports Spanish-speaking tax professionals with a comprehensive selection of Spanish-language tax software tools, training, webinars, and documentation. Whether you’re getting started with Drake Tax or looking to streamline your workflow with Drake Portals and e-signatures, our Spanish-language resources are here to help. Live Tax…

  • One Bundle, Total Tax Workflow Efficiency: Drake Practice Essentials for Tax Professionals

    Get a fully connected tax software system that helps you run your business more efficiently while saving money.  With our tax software bundle, you don’t just get tools—you gain a smarter way to work.  What is Drake Practice EssentialsTM?  The Practice Essentials Bundle (URL to bundles page) brings together the tools you need to run a more efficient, connected tax practice:  Plus, Drake PayTM is seamlessly integrated and…

  • Meet Drake Software® at Major Tax Industry Events in 2026

    Tax professionals looking to stay ahead of industry changes, explore new technology, and connect with peers will have plenty of opportunities in 2026. Drake Software will attend many of the tax and accounting profession’s most recognized conferences, forums, and trade shows throughout the year. Whether you want to see the latest updates in Drake Tax®,…

  • Drake Software Ranked #1 in Five CPA Practice Advisor Categories

    Drake has earned #1 rankings in five key categories in the CPAPA 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards: Federal/State Income Tax Preparation, Tax Planning Systems, Sales & Use Tax Preparation, Fixed Asset Management, and 1099/W-2 Compliance. Thank you for your ongoing support. Learn more about Drake Software’s top rankings in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

  • Drake Earns Top Honors in 2026 CPA Practice Advisor Readers’ Choice Awards 

    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…