Franklin-based Drake donates Software to SCC

SYLVA - This fall, Southwestern Community College will offer training with Drake Tax Solution software thanks to a recent software donation, which is valued at approximately $2,000, from Drake Enterprises.

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Franklin, Drake Software is one of largest and most profitable privately held tax software companies in the United States.

Hank Shuler, SCC's Macon Center Director said, "Drake Software has been most gracious in providing their software to us at no cost. For that, we are very grateful. In addition, we're very excited about being able to support a local business by training students in the use of their product."

Mike Wooten, Drake Software's Director of Marketing, said there were a myriad of reasons Drake donates software to colleges and universities.

"It assists young people working toward becoming accountants, maybe future employee prospects," said Wooten. "They also may be future customers in that if they are familiar with Drake Software, then they may purchase it if they start a tax office. Additionally, it allows us to help a local institution of higher learning."

Drake Software helped pioneer electronic filing in 1986. This year alone, the Franklin-based company filed more than 3 million accepted Federal returns.

Wooten said that Drake is one of the top ten companies nationally in its industry of tax software and electronic filing.