I understand the challenges you've faced with migration, @ASTexas.
Let me make it up to you by answering your questions about going back to QBDT and importing data to TurboTax from QBO.
First, you can still use QBDT, and the new version does include payroll. You can check out this link to view the different plans and pricing: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/payroll/desktop/. Additionally, users were encouraged to move to QBO for greater flexibility and collaboration. Because it allows you to access your data anytime and anywhere, it allows you to stay on top of your finances with ease.
Additionally, the option to import your data from QBO to TurboTax directly is currently unavailable. While I can't give a specific time frame for when it will be ready, I recommend following the workaround of migrating your data to QBDT, and then to TurboTax as of the moment.
For future use, here's an article on filing your taxes with QuickBooks: Pay and file payroll taxes and forms electronically in QuickBooks Online Payroll.
If you have any other concerns about migrating your data and QuickBooks Payroll, please feel free to leave a reply. I'll be around to address them. Keep safe.
