QuickBooks Desktop Is Officially Phased Out. Are You Still Using It?

Written By Steve Hill

As of May 31, 2025, Intuit has officially ended support for QuickBooks Desktop 2022 and all previous versions. That means if you're still relying on it to run your business, you're now operating without:

  • Payroll services

  • Credit card processing

  • Online banking feeds

  • Live technical support

  • Critical security updates

In short, you're running your business on outdated, unsupported software, and that puts your finances and operations at serious risk.

If You're Still Using Desktop, You're Already Behind

Since June 1, 2025, users have been cut off from vital services. What does that mean for you?

  • Your payroll may not be compliant with current tax rules.

  • Your transactions aren't secure, opening the door to potential data breaches.

  • Your accountant can’t guarantee accuracy without updated tools.

Intuit also stopped selling many new Desktop licenses back in September 2024. This isn’t just a “recommendation,” the Desktop era is over.

Why QuickBooks Online Is the Smart (and Necessary) Move

QuickBooks Online is now the standard for small business accounting, and for good reason:

  • Access your books from anywhere

  • Automatic backups and updates

  • Seamless integrations with banks, payroll, and cloud tools

  • Real-time collaboration with your CPA

Hill Durnin CPA has already helped dozens of North Texas businesses make the switch without stress, and we can do the same for you.

Don’t Gamble With Your Financial Data

We’ve already seen clients come to us in June and July with issues caused by lingering on Desktop:

  • Inaccurate payroll filings

  • Bank feeds breaking down

  • Frozen systems with no tech support

This is not something you want to deal with during busy season or a tax review.

How Hill Durnin CPAs Make It Easy

We’re more than just your accountant, we’re your tech-savvy partner. Here’s what our transition support includes:

  • Secure data migration from Desktop to Online

  • Customized setup for your industry and business model

  • One-on-one QuickBooks Online training

  • Ongoing support from real humans (not a help desk)

Whether you’re a Plano consultant, a Frisco real estate pro, or a Dallas startup owner. We tailor the process to you.

Dates to Remember

  • May 31, 2024: Support ended for QuickBooks Desktop 2021 and older. 

  • September 30, 2024: Intuit stopped selling new subscriptions for QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus, and Enhanced Payroll to new U.S. customers. 

  • May 31, 2025: Support ends for QuickBooks Desktop 2022. 

  • May 31, 2026: Support will end for QuickBooks Desktop 2023. 

  • May 31, 2027: Support will end for QuickBooks Desktop 2024. 

Let’s Make the Switch Before It Costs You

The longer you wait, the greater the risk. Hill Durnin CPAs are ready to help you upgrade to QuickBooks Online and take back control of your finances.

Book a free QuickBooks transition consultation today.
Stay compliant, secure, and stress-free.

Proudly serving Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Dallas, and beyond with modern, client-first accounting services since 1993.
Tech-forward. Human-always.

Steve Hill
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