Product Updates

  • What’s New in Drake Tax Online: More Browser-Based Preparation and Smoother Workflows

    Drake Tax OnlineTM continues to expand, giving preparers more ways to work directly in the browser while improving everyday preparation and review workflows. Recent and upcoming updates focus on three areas: expanding native business return preparation, reducing duplicate K-1 data entry, and making field verification easier to manage. Together, these improvements help preparers spend more…

  • New: SmartExtract is here for Drake Desktop Users!

    Make tax form entry easier and faster. Try it in Beta for free until October 15th, 2026* and give us feedback. See how you can spend less time on manual data entry during the busy season: Find out more: *limited time is subject to change

  • Drake Software® FAQ: Answers to Common Questions About Tax Preparation, Training, Pricing, and More

    Choosing professional tax software involves more than comparing features and prices. Tax professionals also need to know how easily they can move existing client data, train their staff, manage documents, collect signatures and payments, and fit the software into their current workflow. Below, we answer some of the most common questions tax professionals have about…

  • Get to Know Drake Audit Defense

    Learn More About Drake Audit Defense® Get to know Drake Audit Defense before the webinar by reading our recent post.

  • New Chat Feature: Introducing Help Assistant in Drake Tax Desktop

    Need help while working in Drake Tax Desktop? Our new chat lets you ask questions in plain language and receive conversational guidance based on Drake Software documentation all without leaving the program. To learn more, read our recent Knowledge Base Article.

  • 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…

  • 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…