2022 desktop pro enhanced payroll

Let me share some information, @wendyqme.

You can't keep the QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus and QuickBooks Enhanced Payroll since they're the same version. As long as your QBDT is still supported, you can use the payroll and download the latest tax table.

If you want to upgrade to QBDT Enhanced payroll 2022, you'll also need to update the QBDT Pro Plus version to 2022. On the other hand, all the data from your 2021 version will be transferred into the 2022 version.

I'm also adding this link to learn more about upgrading your QBDT file: Upgrade your company files after you switch to a new version of QuickBooks Desktop.

To become more familiar with the features of the latest QuickBooks version 2022, feel free to read through this article: 

• Upcoming changes: 2022 QuickBooks Desktop updates
• What’s new in QuickBooks Desktop 2022.

I'll be right here to help if you need further assistance in upgrading your QBDT files and program. Have a nice day, @wendyqme.

Now I am really confused. I have QB desktop pro plus subscription with payroll enhanced 2021. I was notified by Intuit that an auto upgrade to 2022 will happen in a couple weeks(a year from when I installed 2021), but I believe the 2021 version is supported for 3 years still. If I don't upgrade and stay with 2021 and just do payroll updates as I understand you suggested, will QB have updated quarterly and year end tax forms for 2022?

Hi there, wendyqme.

Both QuickBooks Desktop and the Payroll service you have needs to be on the same version. This way, there will be no compatibility issues in the long run. We support the QuickBooks Desktop version you currently have and there's no need for you to upgrade your payroll service to have an updated payroll tax table. As long as you keep updating the system and the payroll tax table to its latest release, you'll have the quarterly and year-end tax forms for 2022 updated as well.

You'll want to check out this page where you can view articles that will help you prepare your year-end taxes: QuickBooks Desktop Year-End Prep and Resources.

If you have any other questions about the QuickBooks or Payroll subscription, please let me know by adding a comment below. I'm more than happy to help. Have a good one! 

Yes, you can keep using QuickBooks 2021 for both accounting and payroll. The Payroll updates will continue to be delivered until QuickBooks 2021 support is removed, about three years from now. So, you'll continue to receive payroll tax calculation updates as well as updated tax forms when using QuickBooks 2021.

If you purchased QuickBooks and payroll as a bundle, then I think you'll start paying a service fee for payroll a year after activating it. Or something like that.

From your post I understand that if I keep using my Desktop Pro Plus Subscription 2021, I will not have any problems in the future for 2 more years with payroll and tax forms. I purchased the disk last year and the packaging  does say 1 year subscription included.

Another user posted this: "If you purchased QuickBooks and payroll as a bundle (which I did), then I think you'll start paying a service fee for payroll a year after activating it. Or something like that." Is this true, since I am using desktop and not using the Intuit payroll service, would there be a service fee for payroll since I do all payroll and tax filing myself?

I am a one person small business and am trying to avoid paying $700+ every year to upgrade. I removed my cc info so Intuit would not automatically charge my card since I usually purchase the bundled disk. Also, this is the email I received from Intuit regarding upgrading, and I need to know if I must renew, (or purchase the 2022 bundle disk) to avoid interruption:

Hi there, wendyqme.

Thank you for visiting again the QuickBooks Community. I'll be sharing some details on how the subscription in QuickBooks Desktop works.

In QuickBooks Desktop, there are several ways on how to purchase QuickBooks or a payroll subscription retail. You can buy the subscription directly to Intuit or in the store retail. With this, if you purchase the QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus in retail, it will last up to 3 years or a regular license. Then, the payroll account, you've purchased is for a 1-year subscription and a limited number of employees. 

On the other hand, if you purchased QuickBooks within Intuit, the QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus is an annual subscription. 

The message you've received is about your bill. entering the Credit Card account is important. these are for the following:

• Renewal of the subscription: The subscription will automatically renew a year after activating your payroll. You'll be notified at least 30 days in advance prior to the automatic renewal of your service.
• Per Employee Fee: Depends on the number of employees that you pay in a month, and it's debited the following month. Example: The per-employee fee for the employees paid in January will be debited on your billing day of the following month (February).

That said if you want to continue using the subscription, you can renew and enter your payments. This way, you're still able to use the payroll account/subscription.

Lastly, you might also want to read this article to know more about the newly available features in QBDT 2022: What’s new in QuickBooks Desktop 2022.

If you have any other follow-up questions, let me know by adding a comment below. I'm more than happy to help. Keep safe!

Where can I purchase an affordable just the enhanced payroll for my 2021 Quickbooks pro plus?  I can't afford the 649. charge every year for the upgrade to 2022.  Don't understand why it has doubled in price.  Thanks

Hello, robinsummers.

I suggest contacting ourSupport Team so they can help check the status of your subscription. They'll pull up your account in a secure environment and verify your charges.

Here's how to get in touch with them:

1. Choose Help (?) at the top right.
2. Select Contact Us to connect with a live support agent.

Let me also share these articles for additional details and guidance:

• How to Understand Your Subscription Rates and Charges
• Understand Intuit Charges on Your Credit Card or Bank Statement

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us again if you have other questions. I'd be glad to jump right back to help you again. 

I hear you. I used to buy for about 300 a year. It's no longer now, I think like 900 or so. I just want something to do my quarterly taxes and 1099 at the end of the year. UGH

I agree!!  This seems like price-gouging!!  It was only $385 last year and now it's $600!!  You should be able to purchase only the Enhanced Payroll for a nominal fee once the QBDT has been purchased.  This is simply ridiculous that a small business has to pay this much money for payroll.  Does anyone know of another company that provides payroll services that is more affordable?