Drake Tax Online - Data Entry Basics

Article #: 18785

Last Updated: September 26, 2025

 


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Verify a Field

You can clear an individual verified field by right-clicking on the field and choosing Verify Field on the Field Options window.

Verify Field option

Admin users only: To clear ALL unverified fields in the return, select the option Clear all unverified fields at the bottom of the Taxpayer Information screen.

Attach a PDF

To attach a PDF, first, type PDF in the Form Code search box on the left. Once the page loads, do the following:

  1. In the Reference Source field below, enter the publication, regulation or form instructions that require an attachment.

  2. In the Description field, enter a short description that clearly identifies the document.

  3. Enter the name of the PDF file that you are uploading in the File Name field.
    Example of a PDF attachment

    Important  Only alphanumeric characters are allowed in the file name.

    The file name must end in .pdf.

  4. At the bottom, click Save.

  5. Go to Tools > PDF Attachments.

  6. Click the paper-clip icon.
    PDF paperclip icon

  7. Drop your attachment into the drop area or click in the drop area to browse to the attachment location on your computer.
    PDF drop area

  8. Once the PDF is attached, a cloud icon will display to the right. You can click this icon to redownload the attachment to your device.
    PDF attached - cloud icon

  9. To replace the attached PDF, click the trashcan icon to remove the attachment and select an alternative attachment.

Lock Form

Administrators can add forms to the list of locked forms inside a return (Tools > Lock Forms). This means that only an administrator can add information to, or edit the information already entered, on a locked form.

Important  This setting only locks the form for that specific tax return (taxpayer). Drake Tax Online - Setup Options discusses other lock options that can be used globally.