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If you are installing Drake12, an account specific serial number is required. If you do not have this serial number, please contact the Accounting Department at If you are installing Drake13 and future, an account specific serial number is required.

These serial numbers may be found on the Drake Support website. Log in using your user account credentials. If you install from a CD, a serial number is required for all prior years.

If you require a serial number that is not listed, contact the Accounting Department at for further assistance. Installing from the Internet. From the tax year drop list, select the tax year that you want to download. Click the Download button. During the download, respond to any security warning so as to continue the download. If offered the choice between running and saving the file, select Run to install the software, or select Save to save the downloaded file for later installation.

If you save the file, save it to a location that you can later find, such as your Documents folder. Check your downloads folder for the executable if the file does not begin to run automatically. When you select Run or later open the downloaded file to install the software, a popup appears.

Select Yes to begin installation. Select the drive to which you are installing usually your main hard drive C:. Choose any state programs that you would like to install optional. Click Next. Confirm the location to which you are installing. Images may vary depending on the year that you are installing.

If you're considering Drake Tax as your tax preparation software, you may benefit from attending one of our Software Seminars. Our knowledgeable presenters give you an up-close look at Drake products and capabilities, and answer all your questions.

Or visit Drake's booth at one of the many popular industry Trade Shows we'll be attending in Find a seminar near you Find Drake at a Trade Show.

Register your demo — Registered users can practice e-filing test returns and access the Drake Support website for additional resources. Download the demo — Just sign in with your EFIN and Drake password, provided in your registration confirmation e-mail.

Quick Start Video Tutorial. View the Tour Drake Software video. And be sure to check out all our online videos.