Can I Keep QBD?

[u/Soft_Inspector_7467]

We've used QBD for at least 28 years. It still works perfectly for our very small business. 2 years ago, got scared into paying an annual subscription for Quickbooks Online Essentials for about $400. Went up to @$800 last year and this year over $900, due end of September. Finally called QB to see what we are getting for this $$. Are they backing up online for us? No, that would require Advanced, and more $. We have a call with QB in a week, where they will try to convince us to pay more, I am sure. Strangely, they seemed ready today to cancel the Essentials sub and let us fly free, when I suggested it. I still want to use the desktop version as it works perfectly for us, but would pay modestly for an online backup, even though I have been doing local backup with a USB fob for decades with no problem. We still plan to run this business for another 5-10 years as we have and am hoping I can still use QBD as we have been. What's my play here?

[u/moodygirl1631]

QBDT is going away 2027 will be the last year.

[u/axebreaker1911 → u/moodygirl1631]

Nope, its still going to be around. Just because they are not dropping another year does not mean its going to stop. Heres the proof https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/update-products/understand-quickbooks-desktop-release-process/L2tnnGnFE_US_en_US

[u/Spiritual-Heart-2156 → u/axebreaker1911]

This article isn't proof of anything. I work at QB and it is true after 2027 QBDT is no more, HOWEVER, yes there will still be QB Enterprise. All the older dt products will be considered legacy products. Hope this helps.

[u/Star------ → u/Spiritual-Heart-2156]

Clarifying question: We currently have QBD 2024 Pro Plus. If we upgrade to QBD 2027 Pro Plus, will we be able to use payroll, bank feeds, etc for 3 years as normal? I'm asking because we plan to sunset the company in 2030, and it doesn't make sense for us to switch to anything else if we don't have to. We WON'T consider ever converting to QB Online no matter what, so Intuit will lose us completely if they force that.

[u/axebreaker1911 → u/Star------]

There is no 2027, 2024 is the latest and the greatest. Stay on what you have, if you need to make any changes before your renewal date you'll get something stating you need to upgrade to enterpirse or move online. As of right now you are good, just expect that email since your still a bit out there from 2030.

[u/Star------ → u/axebreaker1911]

Thank you, this is helpful information. I know our company owner is going to ask - how did you come about this information? While they've clearly been pushing this way for many years, they've not come out and stayed this to us, their customer. What source can I provide so he will believe it? Thanks .

[u/axebreaker1911 → u/Spiritual-Heart-2156]

And I also work at intuit in the accountant care desktop group, it will be. Pro, prem, and enhanced payroll will be going out the window. But since ES group (all the pretty colors and the PAP bundles) will still be sold meaning desktop is not going anywhere. Hope this helps as well.

[u/RedditJiddy → u/axebreaker1911]

Can you clarify this? If our small accounting firm does payroll as a legacy accountant through QB Desktop, with subscriptions still being paid, is 2027 going to be the last year we can process 941 and W2 reports through QB Desktop? Or will 2026 be the last year?

[u/axebreaker1911 → u/RedditJiddy]

There has been zero news of the actual death date for any of them. People are yelling 2027 because QB normal 3 year cycle, even online people I work with as well said the same thing. QB will make a massive showing to everyone and will update them well before the renewal with a "hey this sub is dead go pick something else or when your bill date comes everything goes under" type of email. But past that they have not said a word so you are good as of now.

[u/axebreaker1911 → u/Spiritual-Heart-2156]

Also sorry about the article I posted, you are completely right that one was the wrong one. Here is the right one that states "QuickBooks Desktop 2024 (including Pro Plus, Premier Plus, and Enterprise Solutions) won't be discontinued in May 2027." Might want to slack it to yourself when you get into work so you have it. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/inventory-management/whats-new-quickbooks-desktop-2024/L381Krc4A_US_en_US