Hello there, Snoopy58.
I understand your frustration with the fee increase for QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) and your negative experience with Intuit's customer service.
The increase in the renewal fee for QuickBooks 2024 to $700 is due to various factors, such as inflation and additional features or services included in the new version.
Also, we haven't heard of any downsides to downloading QuickBooks Desktop from a reputable source or Intuit partners.
I've added this link for more information about the price increase: Upcoming changes to QuickBooks Desktop pricing FAQs.
Additionally, you can check this article to learn more about QuickBooks Desktop subscription: Common questions of QBDT.
Let me know if you have other questions about managing your billing subscription. I'm always here to help. Take care.
