For some, the newer "Pro Plus" or "Online" versions feel cluttered or overly complex compared to the 2017 layout [16, 31].
Without updates, your sensitive financial data is more vulnerable to modern security threats [9, 22].
Despite its age, some users still seek out the 2017 version:
Intuit officially "retired" the 2017 version on May 31, 2020 [9]. This means no more tech support, no security patches, and no payroll or online banking services [7, 9].
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The cloud-based version that allows access from any device [12, 15].
