I understand the urgency to be able to run payroll, @BreanFrog. Since this has already been escalated to Tier 3, let me direct you to our live support team for follow-up on this case.
Here's how to contact them:
- Open your QuickBooks account using your web browser.
- Head to the Help icon, then the Search tab.
- Enter Contact US in the search box.
- Click Contact Us.
- Pick the Chat or Callback option.

Also, you can find answers to common questions through Help in your QuickBooks product. Refer to this article: Get help with QuickBooks products and services.
On the other hand, I'll give you these links as your further reference in running payroll in QBO:
If you need further assistance with managing your payroll, just click the reply button. I'm always here to help.