Which step is typically performed last in the parcel workflow from creation to tax bill?

• A. Generate tax bill.
• B. Create parcel in GIS.
• C. Enter ownership and characteristics.
• D. Verify exemptions.

Answer: (A)

Generating the tax bill comes last because it depends on finalized, verified data from the entire parcel record. The workflow begins by creating the parcel in the GIS so the property exists in the system. Next, ownership and property characteristics are entered to establish what is being taxed and how value is assessed. Exemptions are then verified and applied to ensure the correct taxable value before billing. Only after these elements are confirmed and the assessment roll is complete do you generate the tax bill, which uses the finalized values, exemptions, and millage rates to compute each property's taxes due. Generating the bill earlier would risk using incomplete or incorrect data, so billing is the final step.