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Buy nowI have been using Quickbooks Pro for decades, last desktop version I was on is 2012. I use Deluxe echecks to handle the only dozens of checks I have to write each year as I'm a sole proprietor, self employed, architect with no employees, etc..., as simple a structure as can be. Note that Quickbooks Pro then has always had WAY more than I ever needed and has always felt far too heavy.
Anyway, now I have a new computer, I can no longer use the 2012 software and I'm looking at current options. The current desktop and online versions are even more overkill for my needs and when I look at the prices, in a recurring subscription model, I pretty well want to retire instead
Which finally brings me to my questions, if I go to Quickbooks Self-Employed, will I be able to:
- import and hit the ground running with all my legacy desktop data from Pro 2012?
- integrate with the Deluxe echecks service I've been using for years?
- not require a ton of retraining? I have a business to run and I'm not an accountant, just a professional who needs proper record keeping to turn over to my professional accountant at tax time each year
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
QBSE is a stand-alone product. You can only able to convert data from QB Desktop to QB Online.
https://quickbooks.grsm.io/us-promo
If you are working solo on a desktop (PC or Mac) to manage your book and only need basic features, you should explore this one. You can use the program for as long as you like, use all the features and enter as much data as required. There are no time limits, no usage limits, no ads (at this time). This program is quite popular in Asia and Europe.
Then to pay your bills for free by ACH, you can signup a Melio account for free.
https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/pricing
I know how important it is to use the right QuickBooks version,pdonoho.
QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE) doesn't require a lot of training to navigate it. However, integrating the Deluxe e-checks or importing your desktop data into this program isn't available. This platform is specifically designed for freelancers and self-employed individuals, whereas QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop are for small businesses.
If you'll want to use the self-employed version, you can manually enter your transactions into the program. To learn more about its basics, please see this article: QuickBooks Self-Employed Overview.
In case you'll consider using another version of QuickBooks, I'd recommend checking out this article to see which one is right for you: Plans & Pricing.
Please keep us posted if you need additional assistance choosing the products that match your needs. We're always here to help you out.
Thank you Fiat and Charlene for the quick replies.
Fiat, will the Manager app allow me to import all my legacy Quickbooks Pro desktop data?
Thank you again!
Send me a private message and we can share the guideline.
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