I am having problems activating my subscription and the quote rate change from $28 to $40.

If you have to open a new QBO account, make sure to click the Buy button to get the discounted price for up to 3 or 6 months. If you purchase from the trial account, you have to pay the regular rate.

https:// quickbooks.grsm.io/US

https:// quickbooks.grsm.io/us-promo