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November 17, 2025
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How can I disable all AI features and the Business Feed?

  • November 17, 2025
  • 5 replies
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I need this feature disabled for my account. I do not trust the accuracy of AI enough to handle any aspect of my business or finances. Considering the expense of AI responses, I assume you could save some money by making it optional.

Best answer by sofiamdc-2341

While there isn't a single switch to turn off every AI feature in QuickBooks Online all at once, you can easily disable AI-powered bank categorization, which is often the main reason transactions get misclassified. Features like the Business Feed and Intuit Assist can't be turned off completely right now, but you can easily dismiss their updates and suggestions whenever they pop up.

 

Turning off AI-powered bank categorization (Accounting Agent)

This feature automatically categorizes your downloaded bank transactions using AI. Early on, before it gets used to your usual accounting habits, you might notice some suggestions aren't quite accurate. To turn off: 

  1. Go to All apps, then Accounting, then Bank transactions.
  2. Look for the option to opt out of the new banking experience. Depending on your account version, this may appear as Opt out of new banking page or Switch to previous version.
  3. Confirm. This removes AI-powered categorization and the Collaboration feature from your bank feed. You can switch back anytime.

Once you are back on the previous banking experience, you can categorize transactions manually or using bank rules you have set up yourself.

 

Turning off the Payroll Agent

If you use QuickBooks Payroll and want to turn off the Payroll AI agent, contact support for assistance, as the steps depend on your payroll setup.

 

What you can't turn off: Business Feed and Intuit Assist

The Business Feed panel and Intuit Assist notifications are part of the platform and don't have an off switch currently. If a suggestion appears, select X or No thanks to close it. If you want this option added, the most direct way to have your voice heard is through the product feedback channel.

 

To send feedback:

  1. Select the Gear icon.
  2. Under Profile, select Feedback.
  3. Enter your suggestion, then select Next.

Helpful Resources:

5 replies

QuickBooks Team
November 17, 2025

Your experience is important to us, Spridget.

 

We understand your concerns about the accuracy and cost of AI features, especially as they relate to your business and finances. I can help you navigate the options for managing AI features in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

Please know that QBO updates aim to enhance efficiency by offering customizable features that consolidate all necessary tools in one location. Unfortunately, the option to disable all AI features is unavailable in the program. We encourage you to explore the updated interface to streamline your tasks.

 

If you prefer to disable AI-powered categorization, select Switch to previous version on the Banking page (you can also switch it back if you wish). 

 

See attached photo below for reference.



 

We recommend sending feedback to our product developers to help us improve our offerings and better align with your needs and preferences. 

 

Here's how to submit feedback:

 

  1. In the Intuit Assist window, click Give us feedback.
  2. Enter your comments and suggestions in the box.
  3. Hit the green Next button to submit.
     

If you have any additional concerns about Intuit Assist or any QuickBooks-related issues, please reply to this thread. We are always here to help.

SpridgetAuthor
November 17, 2025

Thank you for the reply. I have disabled AI bank transaction categorization. I was wondering why so many of my transactions were incorrectly categorized from the jump.

 

I have submitted feedback regarding the other AI "enhancements." Shoehorning AI into your platform, then forcing it upon your paying customers, is a disturbing foreshadowing for the QuickBooks Online tool. I'll be shopping for a new solution for 2026.

sofiamdc-2341
Community Manager
August 18, 2026

While there isn't a single switch to turn off every AI feature in QuickBooks Online all at once, you can easily disable AI-powered bank categorization, which is often the main reason transactions get misclassified. Features like the Business Feed and Intuit Assist can't be turned off completely right now, but you can easily dismiss their updates and suggestions whenever they pop up.

 

Turning off AI-powered bank categorization (Accounting Agent)

This feature automatically categorizes your downloaded bank transactions using AI. Early on, before it gets used to your usual accounting habits, you might notice some suggestions aren't quite accurate. To turn off: 

  1. Go to All apps, then Accounting, then Bank transactions.
  2. Look for the option to opt out of the new banking experience. Depending on your account version, this may appear as Opt out of new banking page or Switch to previous version.
  3. Confirm. This removes AI-powered categorization and the Collaboration feature from your bank feed. You can switch back anytime.

Once you are back on the previous banking experience, you can categorize transactions manually or using bank rules you have set up yourself.

 

Turning off the Payroll Agent

If you use QuickBooks Payroll and want to turn off the Payroll AI agent, contact support for assistance, as the steps depend on your payroll setup.

 

What you can't turn off: Business Feed and Intuit Assist

The Business Feed panel and Intuit Assist notifications are part of the platform and don't have an off switch currently. If a suggestion appears, select X or No thanks to close it. If you want this option added, the most direct way to have your voice heard is through the product feedback channel.

 

To send feedback:

  1. Select the Gear icon.
  2. Under Profile, select Feedback.
  3. Enter your suggestion, then select Next.

Helpful Resources:

New Member
October 4, 2026

there isn't a single switch to turn off every AI feature in QuickBooks Online all at once

Please make one, then!