QuickBooks has announced the deadline to purchase new subscriptions of their desktop software, including Desktop Pro Plus, Desktop Premier Plus, Desktop Mac Plus, and Desktop Enhanced Payroll effective September 30, 2024. QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise will not be impacted by this change. This decision applies to the US only. The push comes from Intuit in hopes of moving more users to their QuickBooks Online subscription models.

There are some advantages to QuickBooks Online. First, you can migrate your existing QuickBooks desktop file into QuickBooks Online and not lose any of your data. Second, you can access your books from any location, and easily give Ketel Thorstenson access to your QuickBooks Online which eliminates the need to transfer backup files back and forth.

It is important to note that users with a current desktop subscription to any of the programs set to sunset can continue to renew their subscriptions after the deadline. This impacts new subscriptions only. If you choose not to purchase or renew you will not have access to technical support with Intuit nor will you be able to get the latest updates to the program. Thus, if you want to purchase a new QuickBooks desktop you must do so before September 30, 2024. After that date, your two options will be QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Enterprise.

If you’d like to discuss your specific needs, please reach out to your advisor at KT and we’d be happy to help you choose the right QuickBooks option for your business!