I understand how important it is for you to have your payroll operate smoothly, Garry.
To assist you better with your QuickBooks Payroll Core issue, could you please clarify what specific problem you're encountering? For example, are you facing errors running payroll, issues with direct deposit, or something else? Knowing the exact issue will help provide the most accurate step-by-step solution or troubleshooting advice.
In the meantime, please confirm your payroll setup is completed, as an incomplete setup can often cause issues. This helpful article walks you through the steps to verify that your QuickBooks Payroll Core account is synced and ready to go: Get started with QuickBooks Online Core Payroll.
Please feel free to update me on your progress or share more details about the problem you’re facing. I look forward to helping you resolve this.