QuickBooks Coupons & Promo Codes for October 2026

QuickBooks shopping guide: how to save more

QuickBooks at a glance

QuickBooks is Intuit’s small-business software line. Unlike a typical retailer, there is nothing to ship and no shopping cart full of products. You are choosing a monthly subscription, so the biggest savings come from timing your purchase around the introductory discount and picking the right plan from the start.

Best ways to save at QuickBooks

• Take the 50% off for 3 months offer. As of October 2026, the official discounts page says new customers get 50% off for 3 months on QuickBooks Online, Workforce and Time, and that no coupon code is necessary. The discount shows up on the pricing page when you choose a plan.
• Decide between the free trial and the discount. QuickBooks states that free trials aren’t eligible for the discount and that offers cannot be combined. If you already know you want QuickBooks, buying right away and taking the discount usually saves more than a trial.
• Start on the smallest plan that fits. Simple Start covers one user. Essentials adds users and bill management, Plus adds project and inventory tools, and Advanced is built for larger teams. You can move up later without a contract penalty.
• Consider the Free plan for very light use. The Solopreneur Free plan costs $0 a month and needs no credit card, though it caps invoices, receipts and mileage trips each month.
• Bundle payroll with accounting. The payroll pricing page lists Workforce bundles paired with QuickBooks Online plans, each showing 50% off for 3 months on the base price.

QuickBooks Online plans and pricing

As of October 2026 the official pricing page lists these monthly list prices and the introductory price during the first three months:

After the promotional period the subscription renews at the regular monthly price. Prices change from time to time, so check the QuickBooks pricing page before you buy.

Payroll and time tracking savings

QuickBooks payroll is now sold under the Workforce name. The payroll pricing page shows bundles such as Workforce Payroll with Simple Start or Essentials, and Workforce Premium with Plus, each with a monthly base price plus a per-employee fee. The 50% off for 3 months applies to the base price only. The discounts page notes that the discount does not apply to the monthly per-employee costs. Payroll plans also advertise tax penalty protection, under which QuickBooks says it will pay up to $25,000 if you receive a covered penalty; read the terms for the details.

Free plan and free trial

If you only need basic invoicing and expense tracking, the Solopreneur Free plan is $0 per month with no credit card required. It is limited to a small number of invoices, receipts and mileage trips each month. The paid Solopreneur Lite plan lists at $20 per month and also shows 50% off for 3 months. QuickBooks also offers a free trial on some products, but remember that choosing the trial means giving up the introductory discount.

Cancellation and refunds

QuickBooks Online is sold month to month with no annual contract, and the pricing page says you are free to switch plans or cancel at any time. The discounts page also says that if you cancel within the first 3 months, you won’t need to pay extra. We could not confirm a general money-back guarantee on the pages we reviewed, so check the offer terms linked near the price before you subscribe.

Discounts for accountants and bookkeepers

Accounting professionals can join the QuickBooks ProAdvisor program for free. According to the official ProAdvisor page, members get access to QuickBooks Online Advanced and QuickBooks Workforce Elite for free, training and certification through ProAdvisor Academy, and discounts they can pass along to clients, such as reduced pricing on ProConnect Tax returns. Benefits grow with the program’s Silver, Gold, Platinum and Elite tiers. ProAdvisor preferred pricing for client subscriptions has its own terms on the accountant pages.

Special discounts

We could not confirm student, military, teacher or nonprofit discounts on the official QuickBooks site as of October 2026. The introductory 50% off offer is the main public discount for new small-business customers, and the ProAdvisor program is the main route for accountants.

Payment options

QuickBooks subscriptions are billed monthly to the payment method on your Intuit account. You need an Intuit account to buy, and that same account works across QuickBooks, TurboTax and other Intuit products. The Free plan does not require a credit card.

When QuickBooks runs sales

Rather than seasonal sales, QuickBooks usually runs a standing introductory offer for new customers. As of October 2026 that offer is 50% off for 3 months. The size and length of the discount can change, so the pricing and discounts pages are the places to check. Existing customers generally are not eligible for new-customer pricing.

How to use a promo code at QuickBooks

1. Go to the QuickBooks discounts page or the pricing page.
2. Choose a plan and select the option to buy now rather than start a free trial.
3. Create or sign in to your Intuit account.
4. Check the order summary. The 50% off for 3 months is applied automatically, so there is no code to enter.
5. Finish entering billing details and review the renewal price shown after the promo period ends.

If you find a code elsewhere that QuickBooks itself did not publish, it may not work. The official site says no coupon code is necessary for its current main offer.

Tips before you subscribe

• Write down the date your three discounted months end so the full price does not surprise you.
• Invite your accountant, since paid plans include accountant access.
• Compare the per-employee payroll fee with your headcount before choosing a Workforce bundle.
• Remember that the discount is for new customers; if you already have a subscription, a new account may not qualify.