Hi there, @kt4ever624. I'll share details about your billing concerns in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).
I agree with 4Gal that QuickBooks Desktop 2022 onwards is now subscription-based compared to the previous versions that have a one-time license with a three-year life cycle. I understand that the amount can be too high compared to the work you only need to do within the application. However, QuickBooks has assured that with this cost, users can smoothly handle their businesses and can cope with the demand for new features or requested functionalities to improve their performance.
You can visit this article to learn more about what QBDT 2023 offers: What’s new in QuickBooks Desktop 2023.
If there's anything else that you need clarification about or assistance with the application, please don't hesitate to add a reply to this thread. Stay safe!