Drake Tax - 1040: Date on Return

Changing the return date back to the date it was originally processed without changing the date on the entire system

In the data entry mode of the return, go to the Miscellaneous tab > PRNT screen. Enter the desired date in the Date to print on returns field. This will change the date on Form 8879 to the entered date, rather than today's date. The date that shows on Form 1040 pulls from the date entered on the PIN screen.

To turn the date on return option on or off, go to Setup > Options > Optional Items on Return > check or uncheck Date on Return.

For steps on restoring the archive of the version of the return that was selected for e-filing, see Drake Tax – Archiving Overview.