Drake Tax pricing
Drake Tax is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $299.99 per tax year, first user included (Drake Tax Online).
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Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $299.99 per tax year, first user included (Drake Tax Online)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free trial download of Drake Tax with sample clients and test returns; a free trial of Drake Tax Online is also offered.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Drake Tax Online | $299.99per tax year for the first user, then $99 per additional user | Browser-based. Returns are paid as you go at $49.99 per individual and $74.99 per business return, with discounts when bought in bulk (25 or more). |
| Pay-Per-Return | $379.99per tax year, multi-user | Desktop software with 10 individual returns included; further individual returns cost $49.99 and business returns $74.99. |
| Drake Tax 1040 (150 returns) | $1,995per tax year, multi-user, 150 individual returns included | For 1040-focused preparers. Business returns are $74.99 each and extra individual returns $49.99. Listed retail price effective Dec. 1; the page shows $1,895 until Nov. 30. |
| Drake Tax 1040 (unlimited) | $2,445per tax year, multi-user, unlimited individual returns | Unlimited individual returns, with business returns at $74.99 each. A single-user version is listed at $2,195. Retail price effective Dec. 1; the page shows $2,325 until Nov. 30. |
| Drake Tax Pro (250 returns) | $2,495per tax year, multi-user, 250 individual and business returns included | All return types. Extra individual returns are $49.99 and business returns $74.99. Retail price effective Dec. 1; the page shows $2,375 until Nov. 30. |
| Drake Tax Pro (unlimited) | $3,295per tax year, multi-user, unlimited individual and business returns | For high-volume firms. A single-user version is listed at $2,845. Retail price effective Dec. 1; the page shows $3,145 until Nov. 30. |
Read from drakesoftware.com on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Drake Tax before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Drake Tax
- Other savingsDiscounted prices through November 30
The pricing page shows reduced prices on Drake Tax Pro and 1040 packages (up to $150 off) through November 30, with the listed retail price taking effect December 1.
Stated on drakesoftware.com - Other savingsBundle and save 40%
The Practice Essentials Bundle (Drake Portals, Workflow and E-Sign) is priced from $599, listed as 40% off, for customers who buy Pro, 1040 or Drake Tax Online with 25 or more returns.
Stated on drakesoftware.com
How Drake Tax's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Tax | $299.99 per tax year, first user included (Drake Tax Online) | No | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Drake Tax pricing questions
Is Drake Tax free?
No, Drake Tax is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial download of Drake Tax with sample clients and test returns; a free trial of Drake Tax Online is also offered.
How much does Drake Tax cost?
Drake Tax lists 6 plans. Drake Tax Online: $299.99 per tax year for the first user, then $99 per additional user. Pay-Per-Return: $379.99 per tax year, multi-user. Drake Tax 1040 (150 returns): $1,995 per tax year, multi-user, 150 individual returns included. Drake Tax 1040 (unlimited): $2,445 per tax year, multi-user, unlimited individual returns. Drake Tax Pro (250 returns): $2,495 per tax year, multi-user, 250 individual and business returns included. Drake Tax Pro (unlimited): $3,295 per tax year, multi-user, unlimited individual and business returns. Prices were read from drakesoftware.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Drake Tax have a free trial?
Yes. Free trial download of Drake Tax with sample clients and test returns; a free trial of Drake Tax Online is also offered.
When were Drake Tax's prices last checked?
On Nov 12, 2026, against drakesoftware.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.