The CPA Technology Advisor Product Guide

Drake Software

Drake Software has been a pioneer in electronic filing since 1986. With Drake, e-filing is fast, free, and easy. Best of all, it's included as part of Drake Software's all-inclusive tax software suite. There are no per-return transmission fees and no third-party e-filers. Drake has the experience to ensure your files are secure and takes all measures to insure our system is operating efficiently. You get everything you need to e-file individual and business returns, both federal and state. A secure server processes your e-filed returns, which can be sent through Drake to the IRS and appropriate states. Up to 23 states can be e-filed simultaneously. An online EF Database makes it easy for you to track the progress of client returns as well as the status of your preparer fees. And for those interested in bank products, Drake partners with four different banks and provides bank software to you for free. For tax year 2005, over 6 million federal accepted returns and 5 million state accepted returns were transmitted with Drake Software.