Drake Zero - Return Locked

Article #: 18087

Last Updated: September 10, 2025

 


Tags:Drake ZeroWeb1040Web 1040

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.

A return is automatically locked after it has been e-filed and accepted. There are no setup items related to this option. You will see one of two messages depending on your security level for Drake Zero or Web1040.

If you are not an admin, you will only see the options Continue in read only mode or Back:

Image showing that the return is locked when the logged in preparer is not an admin.

If you are an admin, you will have the options Unlock return, Continue without unlocking return, or Back:

Image showing that the return is locked when the logged in preparer is an admin.

All users have the option to View EF Detail for the return.

If you need to file an amended return, you will need to have an Admin user unlock the return.