Recently, Intuit has officially declared that the software will no longer receive critical software updates after the QuickBooks 2018 Discontinuation Policy. Also, the users will not be able to work with Intuit-provided add-ons after May 2021. Moreover, the users won’t be able to get access to the live chat facility or any other services associated with QuickBooks 2018 versions. However, to know more details regarding the products and services you won’t be able to use in the future after this policy, go through this entire post.
If you want to gather detailed information regarding the QuickBooks 2018 Discontinuation Policy then don’t worry? We have provided all the useful details in this post. However, you can connect with our professionals if you still have any further queries. You can contact our experts.
A Short Summary on the QuickBooks 2018 Discontinuation Policy
The QuickBooks Desktop Discontinuation Policy 2018 implies that the users will no longer be able to use QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Services, Online Banking, Live chat facility, and other facilities. It also stops the users from using any of the add-ons services. Moreover, you must also be aware that you won’t be able to subscribe to live or any of the other Intuit services that you can otherwise integrate with the Desktop version of QuickBooks. The discontinuation policy also means that you'll no longer receive the security updates for your software. However, if you expect to use the QB software without connected services, ensure all security updates for your software before June 1, 2021.
Following are the products that are impacted by the QuickBooks 2018 Discontinuation Policy
These are the following features that are being affected after the discontinuation policy of QuickBooks Desktop 2018.
Editions that would be affected with QuickBooks Desktop 2018
QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2018QuickBooks Desktop Premier 2018QuickBooks Desktop Accountant 2018QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 2018
Affected QuickBooks Add-Ons
ACH ProcessingQuickBooks Accountant’s Copy File TransferMulti-currency (exchange rates)QuickBooks Payroll: Assisted, Basic/Enhanced, Full ServiceQuickBooks PaymentsOnline Banking/Bank Feeds
Affected Third-Party Add-Ons
Numerous third-party add-ons will stop working with the QuickBooks 2018 after its discontinuation. Below we have provided some of the add-ons which won't work anymore with the software after the discontinuation policy.
Use Bill.com or any other AP/AR add-ons services or invoicing and collections automation on any cloud hosting platform.Unable to utilize the QuickBooks T-Sheets for time tracking anymore.The users wouldn’t be able to use Avalara Avatax, the sales tax automation software.Automation of inventory management with Fishbowl Inventory
Wrapping It Up!!
Through this post, we assure that now you have got a clear understanding of the QuickBooks Discontinuation Policy. Also, about the products and services, you won’t be able to use in the future after discontinuation. However, if you still have any doubts in your mind or you want additional information, feel free to consult our experts.
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