QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019 on macOS 26 Tahoe

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QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019 on macOS 26 Tahoe

Does anyone know if QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019 works on macOS 26 Tahoe? I’d like to finish the year and then transition to the Online version in January. Thank you.

Mac Studio, macOS 15.6

Posted on Sep 15, 2025 6:42 PM

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Sky Kogachi Author

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Sep 20, 2025 10:05 AM in response to leroydouglas

There is a difference between compatibility and support. It is not supported but it doesn't mean it isn't compatible. I have been running on Sequoia which is also not supported. Monterey (macOS 12) was the last officially supported OS.

I believe there was a big uproar at Sonoma because it didn't work, but they fixed it. The problem has been that the online version was missing features of the desktop version which is why I didn't switch at the beginning of this year. It looks like the feature I needed has been added (mileage tracking with reimbursement through progress invoicing) so I am ready to switch on Jan 1 when I start a new fiscal year.

I've installed it on my laptop and I don't see any issues at all. I'll know for sure after the end of the month when I send out invoices and receive payments. If those all work, I'm going to upgrade my desktop.

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Sep 19, 2025 5:28 PM in response to Sky Kogachi

Sky Kogachi wrote:

Does anyone know if QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019 works on macOS 26 Tahoe? I’d like to finish the year and then transition to the Online version in January. Thank you.

Ai spit this out—

"QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019 is not compatible with macOS 26"

if in doubt about your third party app—if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates…

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/install/quickbooks-mac-plus-2024-v23-1-9-r10-1-compatible-with-mac-tahoe/00/1577198

https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us

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a brody

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Sep 15, 2025 7:24 PM in response to Sky Kogachi

Your best bet is to backup your data to two separate distinct locations, and create a separate partition to install Tahoe to test it out.

Backup now, or forever hold your peace - … - Apple Community

I would also ask Intuit to update their website as soon as they know compatibility.

If you prove it is compatible, you can also update the third party listing at https://roaringapps.com/apps?platform=osx

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Sky Kogachi Author

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Sep 19, 2025 2:54 PM in response to a brody

I ended up installing it on my MacBook Pro and left my MacBook Studio on Sequoia. I'll do all my accounting on the laptop to make sure it all works properly, but so far it is looking good.

Thank you for your suggestion.

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