Intuit has announced significant changes to its QuickBooks Desktop product availability for new U.S. subscribers. Starting September 30, 2024, new subscriptions for several QuickBooks Desktop products will no longer be available. This decision impacts QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus, and Enhanced Payroll. However, existing subscribers can rest assured that they will continue to receive support and updates.
Extended Deadline for New Purchases
The deadline for purchasing new subscriptions has been extended to September 30, 2024. This gives potential new customers additional time to acquire these products. After this date, only existing subscribers will be able to renew their subscriptions, and Intuit will maintain support for these versions.
Impact on Accountants and Clients
Accountants will still be able to serve their clients using the latest supported versions of QuickBooks Desktop. New subscriptions for QuickBooks Desktop Core Accountant Software will remain available for sale upon request through the Accountant Sales Channel after the stop sell date.
QuickBooks Enterprise: Unaffected by the Change
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is not affected by this change. Both new and existing Enterprise customers can continue to purchase and renew their subscriptions without any disruption.
Transitioning to QuickBooks Online
Intuit encourages users to consider QuickBooks Online, which offers a range of products to fit diverse client needs and will be the focus of future innovations. An improved migration process is available for those transitioning from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online, with resources and expert support to facilitate the move.
Support for Current QuickBooks Desktop Users
For users not ready to transition to QuickBooks Online, Intuit suggests purchasing a QuickBooks Desktop Plus subscription before the cut-off date. It’s crucial for users to stay on an active, supported version to receive technical support and critical security updates.
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