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About State ReturnsDrake Software User’s ManualHeads-Down Data EntryAbout State ReturnsHeads-down data entry provides an efficient method of data entry when working froma proforma interview sheet. Information on this method is provided in the “HeadsdownData Entry” section of Chapter 4, “Preseason Preparation.”When a return is prepared, Drake automatically generates state returns based on dataentered for the federal return. Calculation is based on the state entered on screen 1 forresident state and on the state codes indicated on other forms (W-2, Schedule C, 1099,Schedule B, etc.).Click the States tab in data entry to view a list of states. Click any state from the list orenter the two-letter state code in the selector field to access the Data Entry Menu forthat state. It is not necessary to return to the States tab to enter a new state code.Access city screens by entering a city code into the selector field. Another option is toopen a state menu then click the Cities tab (if available). Cities are listed with theirtwo-letter codes.Practice Returns and Test ReturnsPractice returns are available on the Drake Support Web site to help new Drake Softwareclients become more familiar with how data is entered in Drake. For more informationon how practice returns can help you, see “Practice Returns” on page 231.Test returns are located on the software CD. The SSNs for these returns begin with400-00 and consist of various forms and schedules to show how different tax scenariosare prepared in Drake. To open a test return, type a test SSN in the Open Returnswindow and press ENTER.Test returns can be used to test e-filing. Test returns with SSNs from 400-00-1001through 400-00-1005 are eligible for e-file testing.66 Tax Year 2008