User's Manual - Drake Software

Other Resources at Drake Support
Drake Software User’s Manual
Federal/State Facts
files from other tax software programs into Drake, and order marketing kits, checks,
and printed forms.
Some of these resources are available from the sidebar menu on the left side of the
Support Web page and others by scrolling down the Resources Overview page.
Here are just a few of the many resources available:
The Federal/State Facts pages have federal data on and lists of forms eligible for e-
file, and state data on e-filing, state tax forms, state payments and deposits, state due
dates, penalties, and extensions. You can also access state shipment letters, form
instructions, and update notes (Figure 10-13). As EF packages are approved, that
information is added to the state pages. The pages also include links to the Drake
Forums (see “Drake Forums,” following) and state taxing authority websites.
Drake Forums
Figure 10-13: Link selections (item 1) on the CA page; link to the state taxing authority (#2)
State pages offer a list of available topics (item 1 in Figure 10-13) from which to
choose. Click the state taxing authority link (item 2 in Figure 10-13) to go to that
state’s website.
The online Drake Forums allow you to interact with other Drake clients. Participation
in Drake Forums is strictly voluntary. To access Drake Forums from the Drake Support
site, select Resources > Forums or from the sidebar menu on any of the state
pages of the Federal/State Facts page.
First-time users must register before participating; read the text on the Forums page
regarding registration requirements, and then select Click here to Register. Follow
the instructions provided on your screen.
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