User's Manual - Drake Software

Calculation Results
Drake Software User’s Manual
Calculation Results
2. Using one of the following methods, indicate the returns to calculate:
• Press the function key of a return to calculate. The return’s identification
number (SSN/EIN) appears in the field to the left of the list.
• Type the SSN/EIN of a return into the top field and press ENTER.
3. Repeat the previous step until all returns are indicated.
4. Click OK. The program calculates the returns.
When you calculate a return from data entry, the Calculation Results window
(Figure 6-2) is displayed by default. You can also choose to display the Calculation
Results window when you View a return or calculate a return outside of data entry
(for instance, from the Calculate button of the Home window of Drake.
NOTE
The “pause” option in Setup > Options > Calculation & View/Print
tab, must be selected for the calculation results to be displayed when
you click View or calculate outside of the return. For more information,
see Table 2-6 on page 29.
Calculation Summary
The Summary tab, shown in Figure 6-2, has four main sections: the calculation summary;
EF Messages; Return Notes; and Fee Type and Amount.
Figure 6-2: Calculation Results window
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