QuickBooks Desktop 2023 users should upgrade to a supported version to maintain access to technical support, security updates, and key integrated services.
If your business uses QuickBooks Desktop 2023, an important deadline has already passed. Intuit discontinued support for QuickBooks Desktop 2023 on May 31, 2026. This affects QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2023, Premier Plus 2023, Mac Plus 2023, and Enterprise Solutions 23.0.
What This Means for You
Once your version is discontinued:
- No technical support or security updates will be available.
- Integrated services such as payroll, online banking, payments, and bank feeds will no longer function.
- Your software will no longer receive critical security patches, increasing potential security risks.
While QuickBooks Desktop 2023 can continue to be used after its end date, doing so is strongly discouraged as the software becomes less secure and more difficult to maintain over time.
Your Next Steps
To remain supported, businesses should consider moving to:
- QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, or
- QuickBooks Online.
Regardless of your choice of software moving forward, planning your transition now will allow for effective data migration, staff training, and minimal disruption to your business operations.
Looking Ahead
The discontinuation of QuickBooks Desktop 2023 is part of Intuit’s ongoing transition away from traditional desktop software. Support for QuickBooks Desktop 2024 is currently scheduled to end in 2027, and notably, Intuit did not release a QuickBooks Desktop 2025 version.
As a result, businesses relying on the traditional QuickBooks Desktop platform should begin evaluating their long-term options. For organizations that wish to remain within the QuickBooks ecosystem, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and QuickBooks Online are expected to be the primary supported solutions moving forward.
Our Recommendation
If your business is currently using QuickBooks Desktop 2023, now is the time to begin evaluating the next step. Whether that means upgrading to Enterprise or transitioning to QuickBooks Online, a proactive approach will help ensure your accounting systems remain secure, supported, and efficient for years to come.
At Bateman MacKay LLP, we work closely with owner-managed businesses to ensure their financial systems remain secure, compliant, and efficient. If you have questions about accounting software, implementation, or broader tax and advisory support, reach out to our team today.
