Capacities of QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2021 W/ Enhanced Payroll - 1 User

Thank you for posting here in the Community, Anonymous85.

QuickBooks Pro Plus 2021 has introduced new features that make it easier for small businesses to balance their books. You can visit this link to see a short video of the benefits of having the Pro Plus: Get a whole lot more with Pro Plus

Yes, you can install it on different devices. However, we really don't recommend doing it because it may cause company file issues as you try to keep both devices updated.

QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus bundled with Enhanced Payroll, you can add up to 3 EIN or 3 company file. That being said, each QuickBooks Desktop Payroll service has a limit on the number of companies you can add to a single subscription.

You can check this link for more information about adding companies for your Payroll Subscription.

I've also included this article once you have setup your company file and process payroll for your employees: Get started with Payroll

Let me know if you still have questions or clarifications about our product. I'll be here to help. Keep safe!

Thank you so much for your response! I did want to clarify one thing...

I currently have QB Desktop Pro 2020 w/ Enhanced Payroll. It supports me working between my 5 company files, even though the payroll subscription can only be used on 3 of the company files. If I were to upgrade to the Pro Plus 2021 w/ Enhanced payroll...it would no longer support all 5 of my company files, it would only support a total of 3 company files (regardless of how many had payroll service)? 

Thanks in advance! 

Thanks for posting here again, @Anonymous85,

Joining the thread to share some more insights about upgrading your company file. If you are working on a multi-user network, the maximum user seats or licenses for the Pro Plus subscription is up to 3 workstations. This means that those 3 users can work in a company file at the same time.

Also, you may opt not to upgrade to the Plus subscription. Our standalone version Pro 2020 is still supported for up to 3 years until the discontinuation date of May 31st of 2023.

If you still need to upgrade up to 5 users, you can upgrade to the Premier Plus subscription. See this link to learn more about license seats for QuickBooks Desktop and features: 

• Add a user license to your QuickBooks software
• Get a whole lot more with Pro Plus

If you need further help with anything in QuickBooks Desktop, let me know in the comment section. Have a nice day!

Hello Jen,

The issue isn't that I need 5 users to be able to access it, it's that I need:

1 User - Myself 

to be able to access all 5 of my companies

-Company A

-Company B

-Company C

-Company D

-Company E

on 2 machines

work laptop

home laptop

and have payroll on 3 of those companies.

I can currently do this on my 2020 Desktop Pro w/ Enhanced Payroll that only includes 1 user. Can the 2021 Pro Plus do the same thing, or does it only support 3 company files? 

I hope that question makes sense. Thanks in advance. 

Let me add a few information, Anonymous85.

If you're the only user, you can access the company files. You can still do that if you're subscribed to QuickBooks Pro Plus. 
 

With regards to payroll, you can add each company's EIN to your existing subscription. For more information, check this article: Add an EIN to existing Payroll Subscription.

If you have more questions, feel free to let us know. We're just one comment away. Keep safe!

Hi,

In regard of your prior response. I am planning to buy Quickbooks desktop Pro 2022 with enhanced payroll, but I need more than 3 EINs. Is there another option?

Hi fmgallardo80!

Thank you for your interest in QuickBooks Desktop. Allow me to assist you with the payroll.

QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced can cater to a maximum of three EINs. You'll want to purchase an additional payroll subscription for the other companies.

Please check these articles. These will explain more how to set up your payroll with QuickBooks Desktop:

• Add an EIN to existing Payroll Subscription
• Get started with QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

Leave a comment below if you need more help with this. Wishing you all the best!