Is QuickBooks desktop being phased out? Is QuickBooks discontinuing desktop versions? Will there be a QuickBooks desktop in 2025? What is replacing QuickBooks Desktop Pro? Well, a lot of such queries are troubling QuickBooks users these days. QuickBooks is planning to stop selling several products to U.S. new subscribers after July 31, 2024. The existing customers have certain queries regarding this change. In this segment, we are going to answer these queries of yours. Let us find out what this mystery of QuickBooks being discontinued is all about. However, if you need expert assurance at any point in time, then in that scenario, feel free to connect with our technical support team at +1-844-964-2960, and we will answer all your queries immediately.
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What products will Intuit no longer be selling and what is the effective date?
According to Intuit, after July 31st, 2024, the new subscriptions for a handful of products won’t be available. This further includes:
- QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus
- QuickBooks Desktop Premier Plus
- QuickBooks Desktop Mac Plus
- QuickBooks Desktop Enhanced Payroll
Note that, the existing subscribers are not impacted by this change. The existing QuickBooks Desktop Plus and Desktop Payroll subscribers can continue to renew their subscriptions after July 31, 2024. According to Intuit, they will continue to provide security updates, product updates, and support for existing subscribers. Moreover, QuickBooks desktop enterprise products are also not impacted by this change and the customers can continue to purchase enterprise subscriptions post July 31st, 2024.
What regions are affected by this stop-sell?
This stop-sell applies to the United States only.
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Are current subscriptions for Quickbooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus, and Desktop enhanced payroll going to be discontinued?
QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus, and Desktop Enhanced Payroll won’t be discontinued at this time. This stop-sell is only for new purchases, and not a complete discontinuation of this QuickBooks desktop product line.
The existing subscribers of these products can continue to renew their subscriptions after July 31, 2024. The stop-sell will further most probably impact new subscription purchases. The security updates, product updates, and support for existing subscribers will continue.
Can a new customer buy QuickBooks Desktop Plus or Enhanced payroll products before July 31, 2024, and continue to renew?
Any customer who has purchased a QuickBooks Desktop Plus product or enhanced payroll subscription prior to July 31, 2024, will be able to continue to renew after July 31, 2024.
How to purchase QuickBooks Desktop Plus (Pro, Premier, or Mac) or Desktop Enhanced Payroll before the cut off date?
In order to purchase QuickBooks Desktop Pro, plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus, or desktop enhanced payroll prior to July 31, 2024, you can connect with the sales team or reach out to us right away.
Is it possible to renew a suspended QuickBooks Desktop Plus Subscription?
Yes, it is possible to renew your suspended QuickBooks Desktop Plus subscription. For any billing or payment issues, you will also be notified via email and Intuit will provide a grace period of 30 days to renew after the final notice is sent out.
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Is QuickBooks Enterprise affected by this change?
Well, QuickBooks Enterprise isn’t affected by this stop sell of QuickBooks for new customers after 31, 2024. The new enterprise customers can further continue to purchase QuickBooks enterprise subscriptions from phone sales agents and online after 31st July 2024. The current Enterprise customers are also not affected by this discontinuation of QuickBooks Desktop to new customers and can continue to renew their subscriptions upon the renewal dates.
What are the best Intuit account software options to purchase after the stop sell date of July 31, 2024?
It is suggested to consider QuickBooks Online, as Intuit has continued to innovate and improve it. QuickBooks Enterprise will be another great solution as a desktop accounting solution.
What payroll options can be purchased after the stop-sell date of July 31st, 2024?
Talking about QuickBooks enterprise, you get multiple software packages with payroll included. Customers who prefer payroll services beyond issuing paychecks can further go for QuickBooks online payroll. It includes benefits like automated tax management, time tracking, HR support, health insurance, 401(k) plans, and more. Certain fees might apply.
How to migrate QuickBooks desktop file to QuickBooks Online?
It is possible to migrate from QuickBooks desktop to QuickBooks online with much ease. You can check out our detailed QuickBooks Migration Tool article or another detailed article i.e., Move QuickBooks desktop to QuickBooks online, to understand the process in detail.
What if you are currently using an unsupported version of QuickBooks desktop?
It is essential that you use an active and supported version of QuickBooks, else you won’t be able to access live technical support, in case you run into issues or have access to any of the other Intuit add-on services that can be integrated with QuickBooks desktop. This further includes QuickBooks desktop payroll, QuickBooks desktop payments, and online bank feeds. The unsupported versions also don’t receive the latest critical security patches and updates.
Moreover, Intuit recommends that customers on standalone QuickBooks desktop pro, premier, or Mac versions 2021 and older try moving to QuickBooks online. There you will get more efficient workflows and flexibility to work from anywhere. Whereas, the users looking for a desktop version can purchase a QuickBooks desktop plus subscription prior to July 31st, 2024.
Conclusion!
Towards the end of this segment, we hope that the information discussed above might be helpful enough to make the right decision. Just in case you have any queries, then do not hesitate in connecting with our technical support team at +1-844-964-2960, and they will provide you with instant support and guidance.
