We have been unsatisfied with online quickbooks. I see I can purchase a desktop version still. If I do this will I be able to transfer my data from the online to the desktop?

You can. 

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/import-export-data-files/export-conve...

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Yes, you can transfer your data from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), @danober. Allow me to guide you through the process.

It is important to note that there's no direct way to move your data from QuickBooks Online to Desktop. However, you can export and convert your QBO data to QuickBooks Desktop. 

Here’s how:

1. Login to your QuickBooks Online account and click the Gear Icon.
   
2. Choose the Export Data and enter your reason why you're exporting your data. Then, click Continue.
   
3. Review your data from the export overview screen. Once ready, click Export to Excel.
   
4. From there, the export process will start and once done, click OK.

Once completed, you may now switch over to QuickBooks Desktop to import your data. You can use this article as a reference: Export and convert your QuickBooks Online data to Desktop.

Keep your post coming if you have further questions about transferring your data from QBO to QBDT. We'll be here to help.

@danober 

Use the trial version of QB Desktop to convert your data from QBO before purchasing a new license.