My understanding is that there is a QB Desktop Accountant's Edition that requires just a one time purchase and can last up to 3 years before you have to pay the fee again so that the payroll function continues to work.  Is that correct?

I'd rather do that than pay a $450 a year annual subscription fee for the online version.

I'm about ready to start a new bookkeeping and tax business and am looking at the software right now. It's rare, if ever, that I need to consult with QB employees for anything. There are QB forums I use as a resource if I don't know how to do something in QB.

Your comments are appreciated.