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QuickBooks Desktop 2022 service discontinuation policy

by Intuit•61• Updated 5 days ago

Here's what you need to know about QuickBooks Desktop 2022 service discontinuation. This includes helpful info on how to upgrade your desktop product or how to move to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise or QuickBooks Online.

We notify you in advance (through email, in-product notifications, and this page) as services for older versions of QuickBooks Desktop are scheduled to be discontinued.

When does service discontinuation happen?

After May 31, 2025, your QuickBooks Desktop 2022 software will be discontinued. This includes all 2022 versions of QuickBooks Desktop Pro, QuickBooks Desktop Premier, QuickBooks Desktop for Mac, and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 22.0. Other Intuit products are affected by the software discontinuation.

If you don't upgrade your QuickBooks Desktop 2022 by May 31, 2025, you won't have access to live technical support if you run into problems or any of the other Intuit services that can be integrated with QuickBooks Desktop. This includes QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, QuickBooks Desktop Payments, and online bank feeds. Discontinued versions won't receive the latest critical security patches and updates, which may expose your financial data and your product to security vulnerabilities.

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What does service discontinuation mean?

Your access to QuickBooks Desktop Payroll, Desktop Payments, live technical support, Online Backup, Online Banking, and other services through QuickBooks Desktop 2022 software will be discontinued after May 31, 2025. This also means you won't receive critical security updates protecting your data starting June 1, 2025.

Products affected by service discontinuation after May 31, 2025

  • QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2022
  • QuickBooks Desktop Premier Plus 2022 (General Business, Contractor, Manufacturing & Wholesale, Nonprofit, Professional Services, and Retail)
  • QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 22.0
  • QuickBooks Premier Accountant Edition Plus 2022
  • QuickBooks Enterprise Accountant 22.0
  • QuickBooks Desktop for Mac Plus 2022

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Upgrade to QuickBooks Desktop Plus 2024 or Enterprise 24.0

Existing QuickBooks Desktop Plus and Desktop Enterprise subscribers already are entitled to version 2024 as an exclusive benefit of their annual subscription plan at no additional cost. To upgrade your version of QuickBooks Desktop Plus or Enterprise, please take the steps listed here to avoid service interruptions, continue getting the latest security updates and features, and continue to access Intuit services and customer support. If you have any questions, contact us.

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Consider moving to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise or QuickBooks Online

While we will continue to support subscription renewals for existing QuickBooks Desktop Plus customers, we encourage our customers to consider moving to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise or QuickBooks Online. 

Whether you're looking for cloud-access, higher efficiency, or greater customization we have options that meet your business needs. It's now easier than ever to move to a different QuickBooks accounting solution. If you're interested in making a switch, schedule a consultation now.

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Frequently asked questions

Still have questions about service discontinuation?

We commit to developing easy and straightforward financial tools that help you today and grow with you tomorrow. But it's a balancing act - making QuickBooks better and easier to use, while still supporting older versions.

If you use QuickBooks Desktop 2022 or affected Intuit services and you subscribe to live technical support, you'll need to move your data on or before May 31, 2025 to continue using your services.

Contact us at any time to take advantage of our special upgrade pricing or to get help with your move to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise or QuickBooks Online.

ProAdvisors: Phone and chat options are on the member support page.

Payroll services

  • Assisted Payroll: After May 31, 2025, QuickBooks Desktop 2022 won't automatically calculate correct payroll taxes, provide payroll forms, or allow you to send your payroll data. Your subscription will be deactivated and tax forms won't be filed on your behalf. QuickBooks Desktop Discontinuation FAQ for Payroll.
  • Basic, Standard, or Enhanced Payroll: After May 31, 2025, QuickBooks Desktop 2022 won't automatically calculate correct payroll taxes or provide payroll tax forms. Your paychecks may be inaccurate and your subscription will be deactivated. QuickBooks Desktop Discontinuation FAQ for Payroll.
  • Workers' Comp Payment Service: You won't be able to process Workers' Comp Payments through QuickBooks Desktop 2022. A supported version of QuickBooks and an active Payroll subscription are required to run the payment service.
  • QuickBooks Workforce (formerly ViewMyPaycheck): You and your employees won't have access to QuickBooks Workforce. You are required to have an active Payroll subscription and supported version of QuickBooks to use this service.
  • Payroll: After May 31, 2025, QuickBooks Desktop Plus 2022 won't automatically calculate correct payroll taxes or provide payroll tax forms. Your paychecks may be inaccurate and your subscription will be deactivated.

Credit Card Processing

  • Payment processing: You'll get a message that the service is no longer available. You won't be able to process credit card and check transactions through QuickBooks Desktop 2022. The message will include instructions for processing credit card and check transactions outside QuickBooks.
  • Merchant Service Deposit (reconciliation): After May 31, 2025, QuickBooks Desktop Plus 2022 won't download credit card and check info in the product.
  • Recurring Payments: QuickBooks Desktop 2022 won't download your recurring payments. These transactions will continue to process. You can manage your Recurring Payments at MerchantCenter.intuit.com.
  • eInvoice: After May 31, 2025, you won't be able to process eInvoice (email of invoice with pay link enabled) through QuickBooks Desktop 2022. You're required to have a supported version of QuickBooks and an active payments subscription to run this service.

Other services

  • Accountant Copy Transfer Service: You won't be able to send accountant copies in QuickBooks Desktop using this service.
  • Contributed Reports: You won't be able to use this feature in QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Multi-currency/Exchange Rate: You won't be able to use or turn on this feature to assign specific currency types to your profiles and accounts in QuickBooks Desktop.
  • Online Banking: You won't be able to download transactions, send online payments, or send online transfers. The exact error message depends on your download method. For example, you may receive, “QuickBooks Desktop is unable to verify the Financial Institution Information for this Download.”
    Note: Uploading transactions will also be discontinued.
  • Email - You won't be able to email forms or reports from QuickBooks Desktop 2022.

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