Drake Zero - Creating a Test Return

Article #: 17448

Last Updated: September 10, 2025

 


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Web1040 and Drake Zero logo

Important  Drake Zero and Web1040 will be sunset in 2025. Drake Tax Online is our new web-based software. See Drake Tax Online - Overview for details.

To create a test return, follow these steps:

  • Log in to your Drake Zero hub and launch the appropriate year of Drake Zero.

  • Under Returns, click the Create button.

  • Click the Create test return button (do not enter or confirm an SSN).

    Image showing the create return window with the create test return button highlighted.

  • A random test SSN is generated automatically and the demographic information page opens to allow you to enter the test taxpayer's information.

Image showing the Taxpayer Information screen with the SSN field highlighted.

Important  Do not edit the SSN field or you will be charged for a return.