Drake Zero or Web1040 - Downloading a Return
Article #: 18256
Last Updated: October 14, 2025
                                                                 
                                                            
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.
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                                                            Click View Return across the top. This will open Return Viewing Options. 
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                                                            Click Create PDF*.   
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                                                            Click View Return to save a PDF to a location of your choice.   
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                                                            Click the Download button. 
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                                                            Select a location, then click Save. 
                                                        
                                                    Clicking Create PDF can automatically download the PDF to your computer if you are using the internet browser Google Chrome. Look for a bar appearing in the bottom of your browser. Follow the steps below to view and change these settings if needed.
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                                                            To change the download method: - 
                                                                    Click the three dots at the top right of the browser. 
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                                                                    Click Settings. 
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                                                                    Click Privacy and security. 
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                                                                    Click Site Settings. 
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                                                                    Click Additional content settings at the bottom. 
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                                                                    Click PDF documents. 
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                                                                    Select either option for the default behavior. 
 
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                                                            To change the automatic download location: - 
                                                                    Click the three dots at the top right of the internet browser. 
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                                                                    Click Settings. 
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                                                                    Click Downloads. 
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                                                                    Click Change. 
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                                                                    Select the desired location and click Select Folder. 
 
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