Hello @krworley,

Welcome to the Community. Allow me to step in and provide clarification about QuickBooks Desktop.

There are two options you can choose from when using QuickBooks Desktop. You can choose the Plus version (annual/monthly subscription/renews yearly/monthly) or the one-time purchase of QuickBooks Desktop (which entitles a maximum of 3 years of usage and supportability).

However, Desktop’s one-time purchase products are no longer available in 2022. If you purchase QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus through a retailer, your subscription is valid for one year only.

Once it expires, you'll need to renew your subscription. Users will have access to the Customer Account Management Portal (CAMPs). From there, you can renew your account.

I've also attached a link that contains detailed steps on how to cancel a subscription before the renewal date: Cancel your QuickBooks Desktop Subscription.

Drop me a comment below if you need clarification about the difference between the two versions. I'll be happy to help you some more.