Drake Tax - Preparer Time Report
Article #: 19027
Last Updated: September 09, 2026
The Preparer Time Report tracks and creates a table outlining the total time spent with the return open, which can be exported to Excel.
To create and view the report:
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Go to Reports -> Report Manager.
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Select New Report, and then select Tax Return Data.
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Add the taxpayer name and the following columns:
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DE Prep #
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DE Time Detail
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DE Time #
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Save and view the report.
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Click the down arrow next to Export and select Excel, CSV, or TXT from the drop-down list to export.
These columns provide the preparer and time-entry details associated with each return.
You may view also view this report after it has been created by navigating to Reports -> Report Viewer and selecting the report from the list.