Intuit announced a significant change regarding its QuickBooks Desktop products in the United States. Here’s what you need to know:
Key Changes to QuickBooks Desktop Availability
- No New Subscriptions: As of September 30, 2024, Intuit will no longer sell new subscriptions for the following products:
- QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus
- QuickBooks Desktop Premier Plus
- QuickBooks Desktop Mac Plus
- QuickBooks Desktop Enhanced Payroll
- Existing Subscribers Not Impacted:
- Current subscribers can continue to renew their subscriptions and will still receive security updates, product updates, and support.
- QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is not affected by this change and remains available for new and existing customers.
FAQs: What You Need to Know
Who Is Affected?
- Region: This change applies only to customers in the United States.
Can New QuickBooks Desktop Software Be Purchased Online?
- After September 30, 2024, new purchases of QuickBooks Desktop software won’t be available online. If you encounter fraudulent vendors, contact Intuit at 1-800-4INTUIT.
What Happens to Unsupported Versions?
- Unsupported versions of QuickBooks Desktop (2021 or older) will lose access to:
- Live technical support
- Add-on services like Payroll, Payments, or bank feeds
- Security patches and updates
- Users of unsupported versions are encouraged to migrate to QuickBooks Online or purchase a supported Desktop version before the deadline.
Recommended Alternatives
QuickBooks Online
- Benefits:
- Remote access and flexibility
- Real-time collaboration
- Regular updates for security and features
- Migration: Intuit has simplified the migration process for customers transitioning from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.
QuickBooks Enterprise
- For those who prefer a desktop-based solution, QuickBooks Enterprise remains an option with comprehensive accounting and payroll solutions.
Payroll Options
- QuickBooks Online Payroll: Offers features such as automated tax management, time tracking, HR support, and benefits like health insurance and 401(k) plans (fees may apply).
This change reflects Intuit’s focus on enhancing its cloud-based solution, QuickBooks Online, giving users more flexibility and efficiency. Existing subscribers can rest assured that their services will remain unaffected.
For additional details, visit the QuickBooks website. For tailored advice, get in touch with our firm.
