Per Intuit’s (the creators of QuickBooks) yearly tradition to retire an older version of their QuickBooks software, Intuit has announced that on May 31, 2018, QuickBooks Desktop 2015 will be discontinued, and as such all current 2015 users are advised to upgrade to Intuit’s newer 2018 software.
Are you currently using QuickBooks 2015 for your payroll and taxes? Here’s everything you need to know about the changes and what to expect come May 31.
Why Is QuickBooks Discontinuing Service?
Application sunsetting happens for a number of reasons, but in the case of QuickBooks, the answer is simple: Intuit regularly discontinues their older products to ensure that all users run off of the same data – thereby eliminating the incongruent hassle of maintaining an outdated service.
Plus, with so many new features and user-friendly upgrades to their latest version of QuickBooks, the change is sure to be beneficial for all involved.
Which Features Will Be Affected?
While an unsupported version of QuickBooks will continue to work, as of May 31st, all users still operating off of QuickBooks Desktop 2015 will find access to their Payroll, Online Banking, and Merchant Services denied.
All paycheck and tax calculations – whether using Basic, Standard, Enhanced, or Assisted Payroll – will be inaccurate, as well as automatic tax filing ceasing to process. Access to Intuit’s services or online support will also be canceled and users will be unable to submit information such as direct deposits, filings, and payments.
Customers with the Annual Support Plan, however, will continue to have full access until their yearly subscription expires, at which point they must upgrade to a newer version of QuickBooks to prevent a similar disruption of service.
How Can I Prevent Deactivation of My Payroll Services?
Currently, users of the expiring QuickBooks Desktop 2015 have two options: upgrade to the latest QuickBooks software and continue their payroll service or receive a prorated refund on the remaining length of their subscription in July.
For customers looking to upgrade, Intuit is now offering a special discount for 2015 users who are looking to switch, while more information on QuickBooks 2018’s new features can be found here or by calling (866) 676-9670 during business hours.
Don’t wait to have your payroll deactivated – call (866) 676-9670 to upgrade your QuickBooks software today!
