# QuickBooks > QuickBooks is an AI-powered accounting platform backed by trusted experts that helps small and mid-size businesses save time, make smart decisions, and grow. Trusted by millions of businesses worldwide.  QuickBooks combines powerful AI automation with Live expert support, all accessible from one intuitive dashboard. The platform features many dedicated AI agents, including: an Accounting Agent that updates transactions and spots inconsistencies, a Customer Agent that finds leads and streamlines follow-up, and a Finance Agent that surfaces insights from financial reports. QuickBooks offers versions for many sizes of business from solopreneur to enterprise, as well as industry-specific solutions, and more than 800 third-party apps integrate into the QuickBOoks ecosystem. QuickBooks helps businesses get paid 5 days faster, on average, while providing better visibility into financial health. ## Core Products ### QuickBooks Online Plans - [QuickBooks Solopreneur](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/solopreneur/): Entry-level plan for freelancers, contractors, and self-employed individuals with basic income and expense tracking - [QuickBooks Online Simple Start](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/simple-start/): For solo entrepreneurs and single-person businesses needing invoicing, expense tracking, and basic financial reports - [QuickBooks Online Essentials](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/essentials/): For small teams (up to 3 users) managing bills, time tracking, and basic collaboration features - [QuickBooks Online Plus](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/plus/): For growing businesses with inventory, contractors, project tracking, and advanced reporting needs - [QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/advanced/): For established businesses (25+ users) requiring workflow automation, custom permissions, and enterprise-level features ### Platform Options - [QuickBooks Online](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/): Cloud-based accounting software overview - [QuickBooks Desktop](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/): Traditional desktop accounting software for businesses preferring local installation - [QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/enterprise/): High-capacity desktop solution for large businesses with complex inventory and reporting needs ## Product Suite - [QuickBooks Accounting](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/): Core accounting and bookkeeping features - [QuickBooks Payroll](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/): Full-service payroll processing and tax filing - [QuickBooks Payments](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/): Accept payments online, in-person, and mobile - [QuickBooks Time](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/): Employee time tracking and project management - [Get Money](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/get-money/): Business funding and cash flow solutions ## Pricing & Comparisons - [Pricing](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/): Detailed pricing for all QuickBooks plans - [Product Comparisons](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/compare/): Side-by-side feature comparisons - [What's New](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/whats-new/): Latest features and updates ## Business Types & Industry Solutions ### Business Size & Stage - [New Business](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/new-business/): Getting started resources and simplified accounting for startups - [Self-Employed](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/self-employed/): Tax tracking and expense management for freelancers and contractors - [Small Business](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/small-business/): General small business accounting solutions - [Mid-sized Business](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/mid-sized-business/): Advanced features and scalability for growing companies ### Industry-Specific Solutions - [Construction](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/industry/construction/): Job costing and project management for contractors - [Restaurants](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/industry/restaurants/): POS integration and food service accounting - [Retail](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/industry/retail/): Inventory management and sales tracking - [Non-profits](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/industry/non-profits/): Fund accounting and donor management - [Law Firms](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/industry/law-firms/): Trust accounting and time billing - [Churches](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/industry/churches/): Donation tracking and fund management - [Wholesale & Distribution Enterprise](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/enterprise/industry-solutions/wholesale/): Advanced inventory and pricing management for wholesale distributors - [Manufacturing](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/enterprise/industry-solutions/manufacturing/): Production and inventory control - [Professional Services](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/enterprise/industry-solutions/professional-services/): Project-based billing and time tracking - [QuickBooks Commerce](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/quickbooks-commerce/): E-commerce management platform ## Integrations & Apps - [App Store](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/app/apps/home/): Hundreds of third-party integrations - [Online Integrations](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/integrations/): Overview of available integrations - [Shopify](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/partners/shopify/): E-commerce platform integration - [PayPal](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/integrations/paypal/): Payment processing integration - [Square](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/integrations/square/): POS and payment integration - [Amazon Business](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/integrations/amazonbusiness/): Procurement and expense tracking - [Mailchimp](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/mailchimp/): Email marketing integration ## Accounting Features - [Accounts Receivable](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/accounts-receivable/): Manage customer invoices and payments - [Invoicing & Billing](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/invoicing/billing/): Create and send invoices - [Invoicing](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/invoicing/): Professional invoice creation - [Expense Tracking](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/track-expenses/): Monitor and categorize business expenses - [Financial Reporting](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/reporting/): Profit & loss, balance sheets, and custom reports - [Cash Flow Reporting](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/reporting/cash-flow/): Track money in and out of business - [Income Statement](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/reporting/income-statement/): Profit and loss statements - [Bank Reconciliation](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/bank-reconciliation/): Automatically match transactions - [Sales Tax](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/sales-tax/): Calculate and file sales tax returns - [Inventory Management](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/inventory/): Track products and stock levels - [Advanced Inventory](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/enterprise/advanced-inventory/): Enhanced inventory features for Enterprise - [Job Costing](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/job-costing/): Track project profitability - [Bill Management](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/manage-bills/): Organize and pay vendor bills - [Purchase Orders](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/purchase-orders/): Create and track purchase orders - [Print Checks](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/print-checks/): Print business checks - [Estimates & Proposals](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/estimates-proposals/): Create professional estimates - [Multi-user Access](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/multiple-users/): Collaborate with team members and accountants - [Cloud Accounting](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/cloud-accounting/): Access accounting from anywhere - [Mobile Apps](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/mobile/): iOS and Android applications - [Home Accounting](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/home-accounting/): Personal finance management - [Mileage Tracking](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/mileage/): Track business miles for taxes - [Tax Deductions](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/tax-deductions/): Maximize business tax deductions - [Chart of Accounts](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/chart-accounts/): Organize financial accounts ## Banking & Payments - [Business Banking Checking](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/business-banking/checking/): Business checking accounts - [Business Loans](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/business-banking/loans/term-loans/): Term loans for business growth - [Cash Flow Management](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/money/cash-flow-management/): Monitor and improve cash flow - [Payment Rates](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/payment-rates/): Credit card processing fees - [E-commerce Payments](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/ecommerce/): Online payment processing - [In-Person Payments](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/in-person-payments/): Point-of-sale payment processing - [QuickBooks Checking](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/quickbooks-checking/): Business banking solution - [Point of Sale](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/point-of-sale/): POS system for retail businesses ## Payroll Features - [1099 E-filing](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/1099-efile/): Electronic 1099 tax form filing - [Employee Benefits](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/employee-benefits/): Health insurance and benefit management - [Labor Law Posters](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/labor-law-posters/): Required workplace posters - [Workers Compensation](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/workers-compensation/): Workers comp insurance - [Direct Deposit](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/direct-deposit/): Electronic payroll deposits - [Contractor Payments](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/contractor-payments/): Pay independent contractors - [Time Overview](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/time-overview/): Employee time tracking features ## Professional Services & Support - [Find an Accountant](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/find-an-accountant/): Directory of QuickBooks certified professionals - [Find a Tax Advisor](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/find-a-tax-advisor/): Locate qualified tax professionals - [ProAdvisor Program](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/proadvisor/): Certification program for accounting professionals - [Training & Certification](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/training-certification/): Educational resources for accountants - [Accountant Online Solutions](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/products-solutions/accounting/online/): QuickBooks Online for accountants - [Accountant Desktop Solutions](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/products-solutions/accounting/desktop/): QuickBooks Desktop for accountants - [Move to Online](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/move-to-online/): Migration from Desktop to Online - [Contact Support](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/contact/): Customer support contact information ## Tools & Calculators - [Federal Withholding Tax Table](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/federal-withholding-tax-table/): Current tax withholding information - [Invoice Generator](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/invoicing/generator/): Create professional invoices online - [Paycheck Calculator](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/paycheck-calculator/): Calculate employee net pay - [Payroll Calendar Templates](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/calendar-templates/): Payroll scheduling templates - [Small Business Budget Template](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/small-business-budget-template/): Business budgeting spreadsheet - [Timesheet Templates](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/resources/timesheet-templates/): Employee time tracking templates - [Cost Calculator](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/cost-calculator/): Estimate payment processing fees - [Invoice Templates](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payments/invoicing/templates/): Professional invoice templates - [Sales Tax Calculator](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/sales-tax/calculator/): Determine sales tax rates by location ## Educational Resources  ### QuickBooks Blog & Articles - [Resource Hub](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/): Articles, guides, and tutorials - comprehensive collection of business management resources - [1099 vs W2](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/1099-vs-w2/): Complete guide to contractor versus employee classification for tax purposes - [Cash vs Accrual Accounting](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/cash-vs-accrual-accounting-whats-best-small-business/): Detailed comparison of cash versus accrual accounting methods for small businesses - [Deferred Tax Assets](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/deferred-tax-assets-and-liabilities/): Advanced explanation of deferred tax assets and liabilities for business accounting - [Calculate Payroll Taxes](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/calculate-payroll-taxes/): Step by step guide to calculating federal state and local payroll taxes - [How to Do Payroll](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/how-to-do-payroll/): Complete beginner's guide to processing payroll from setup to tax filing - [How to Process Payroll](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/how-to-process-payroll/): Detailed walkthrough of payroll processing steps including calculations and tax filings - [Business Owner Salary](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/salary-or-draw-how-to-pay-yourself-as-business-owner/): Guide to choosing between salary versus owner's draw for business compensation - [Accounts Receivable Guide](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/accounts-receivable-guide/): Comprehensive guide to managing accounts receivable and collecting customer payments effectively - [What are Payroll Systems](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/what-are-payroll-systems/): Overview of different payroll systems and software options for business owners - [Small Business Tax Deductions](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/small-business-tax-deductions/): Complete list of tax deductions and strategies to minimize small business taxes - [What is a Pay Stub](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/what-is-a-pay-stub/): Explanation of pay stub components including wages taxes deductions and withholdings - [What is an Invoice](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/what-is-an-invoice/): Beginner's guide to creating professional invoices and understanding invoice components - [What is Bookkeeping](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/what-is-bookkeeping/): Introduction to bookkeeping fundamentals including recording transactions and maintaining financial records - [What is Payroll](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/what-is-payroll/): Basic overview of payroll processing including wages taxes and compliance requirements - [Small Business Accounting Checklist](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accounting/small-business-accounting/): Essential monthly and yearly accounting tasks checklist for small business owners - [Small Business Payment Methods](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/payments/small-business-payment-methods/): Guide to choosing the best payment processing options for small businesses - [Unlocking Business Growth](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/enterprise/unlocking-business-growth/): Strategies and insights for scaling and expanding your business operations effectively - [Set Up Auto-Pay for Small Business](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/payments/set-up-auto-pay-for-your-small-business/): Step by step guide to implementing automated payment systems for businesses - [What is Intuit Enterprise Suite](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/enterprise/what-is-intuit-enterprise-suite/): Complete overview of Intuit Enterprise Suite capabilities and business management solutions - [Recurring Payments Guide](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/payments/recurring-payments/): How to set up and manage recurring payment systems for subscription based businesses - [Multi-Entity Accounting](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/enterprise/multi-entity-accounting/): Managing accounting across multiple business entities with consolidated reporting and controls - [Business Process Automation](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/enterprise/business-process-automation/): Implementing automation tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual business processes - [How to Measure KPIs](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/enterprise/how-to-measure-kpis/): Essential guide to identifying tracking and analyzing key performance indicators for business growth - [Horizontal Integration Strategies](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/enterprise/horizontal-integration/): Business strategy guide for expanding through horizontal integration and market consolidation approaches - [Multi-Dimensional Accounting](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/enterprise/multi-dimensional-accounting/): Advanced accounting methods using multiple dimensions for detailed financial analysis and reporting - [QuickBooks Bill Pay](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/innovation/bill-pay/): Overview of QuickBooks online bill payment service for paying vendor bills electronically - [Accounts Payable Bookkeeping](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/bookkeeping/accounts-payable/): Complete guide to managing accounts payable processes and bookkeeping best practices - [The Small Business Hero’s Journey](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/small-business-heros-journey): Experience what it’s like to start and run your own small business by embarking on this interactive adventure. Learn about the challenges and rewards of being your own boss. Find out how Intuit QuickBooks can help you succeed in your own small business story. ### QuickBooks Learn & Support - [QuickBooks Support](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support): Help hub with customer Q&A, guides, and how-to tutorials for using QuickBooks ## Partners - [For Accountants](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/): ProAdvisor certification and resources for accounting professionals - [For Developers](https://developer.intuit.com/app/developer/homepage): API documentation and development tools for QuickBooks integrations - [For Franchises](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/franchise/): Accounting solutions for multi-location franchise businesses - [For Business Affiliates](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/partners/qbbusinessaffiliates/): Referral program with commission structure for partners - [For Solution Providers](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/qsp/): QSP program for consultants providing QuickBooks implementation services - [Find a Partner](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/partners/): Directory of certified QuickBooks partners and service providers ## Site Information - [Sitemap](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/sitemap/): Complete site directory - [Software Licenses](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/software-licenses/): Legal and licensing information ## Other Intuit Products - [TurboTax](https://turbotax.intuit.com/): Tax preparation software - [Mailchimp](https://mailchimp.com/): Email marketing platform - [Credit Karma](https://www.creditkarma.com/): Personal finance and credit monitoring - [Intuit for Accountants](https://accountants.intuit.com/): Professional accounting solutions - [Intuit Enterprise Suite](https://www.intuit.com/enterprise/): ERP-level, configurable AI-powered business platform that brings together financial, payroll, HR, marketing, and cash flow tools in one place.