Drake Zero or Web1040 - e-Filing

Article #: 18015

Last Updated: December 05, 2024

 


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Web1040 and Drake Zero logo

To e-file a return using Drake Zero or Web1040:

  1. Click on the File tab.

  2. Verify the information, and click Continue.

    Iimage showing the File tab for a return that is ready for e-filing.

  3. Review the details for accuracy, then click E-file Return:

    Iimage showing the e-file return button for a return that is ready for e-filing.

  4. The return is transmitted:

    Iimage showing that the return was transmitted.

  5. To check the status, click on the Return Status tab.

    Iimage showing the return status tab.

Client Status Report

You can also run a report by exiting the return and clicking on Reports > Client Status. You can run a report for all returns, or enter a SSN to search for detailed information for a single taxpayer.

Image showing the reports tab > client status report.

Image showing the report filters.

Note  Filters may vary depending on office setup.

EF Messages

The example above shows a federal and NC state return that are both ready for e-filing with no error messages. If any errors are shown, they must be corrected before e-filing is available. Click the blue link to return to the relevant entry form:

Image showing EF Messages.