Every thing you've just suggested, I have done previously, thanks to previous correspondence from others on this thread. From what I've seen, they've had the same issue as me with their payroll, but I see no mention that their issue was resolved. 

I did run through everything you suggested AGAIN today, but this is still not solving my issue. I can export from Quickbooks online successfully. When I attempt to import into the desktop, there are no error messages, and it tells me that the import was successful. However, when I go into my chart of accounts, or checkbook register, the balance doesn't reflect the deduction. 

Additionally, when I go back ONLINE, it shows me that the file was never exported. Even though, it initially indicated as successful.