Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract) pricing
Plans and costs as of 2026-10-15, from the vendor's pricing page and the sources below.
- Starts at: From $379.99
- Model: Annual license or pay-per-return package
- Trial: Free trial download with sample 1040 and business returns
- Annual license with no monthly plan
- Add-ons (hosting, payments) cost extra
Every Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract) plan
10 individual returns included
Unlimited individual returns
Unlimited individual and business returns
Per extra individual / business return
Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract) price vs. alternatives
| Tool | Starting price | Free trial | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract) | From $379.99 | Yes | Small and mid-size practices wanting affordable pro software |
 Intuit ProConnect | From $82.46/return | Demo | Firms already on QuickBooks Online Accountant |
 Avalon Tax | From $15/return | Demo | Small firms wanting the cheapest per-return prep automation |
 Juno | From ~$45 | Yes | Small and mid-size firms wanting self-serve trial and simple per-return pricing |
Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract) pricing FAQ
How much does Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract) cost?
Pay-Per-Return: $379.99 (10 individual returns included); Drake Tax 1040 (multi-user): $2,445 (Unlimited individual returns); Drake Tax Pro (multi-user): $3,295 (Unlimited individual and business returns); Pro 250 extra returns: $49.99 / $74.99 (Per extra individual / business return).
Does Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract) have a free trial?
Yes: Free trial download with sample 1040 and business returns.
How is Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract) priced?
Annual license or pay-per-return package.
What are cheaper alternatives to Drake Tax (AI SmartExtract)?
Intuit ProConnect: From $82.46/return; Avalon Tax: From $15/return; Juno: From ~$45.
Sources
Our analysis is based on vendor documentation and public reviews. Last verified 2026-10-15. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.
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