Drake Software
Software DevelopmentNorth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
Drake Software is a private software development company founded in 1977 and based in Franklin, North Carolina. It serves more than 70,000 tax and accounting firms that collectively file over 40 million tax returns each year, providing tools to support professionals through the tax preparation process. The company is known for its customer service and reliability, with recognition for quality and value across its offerings, and it has expanded its product range and integrations as its customer base has grown. The organization employs a sizeable, mid-sized workforce. In September 2025, Drake Software launched Drake Tax Online, a browser-based tax software that extends its platform to a web-based solution. Positioned in the software development industry for tax and accounting professionals, the company serves a broad market seeking integrated tools to streamline tax filing workflows and collaboration.