Boat Abatements Not Automatically Calculating

When an abatement for a boat excise bill (category 40) is entered, the abatement amount does not automatically calculate. 

• Property Tax Billing 
• Boat Excise 
• Abatement Entry (txabtent) 
• Boat Excise Settings (beparmnt)

There is no registration date on the boat record. 

• When entering an abatement for a category 40 boat bill and using action date as the calculation method, the boat billed needs to have a registration date on file to calculate the abatement amount correctly. There are two ways to get the abatement amount to calculate automatically. A registration date can be added to the boat so that the abatement amount calculates correctly using the action date method or the calculation method can be changed to months. 
• Resolution 1: Add a Boat Registration Date
  • Follow the steps outlined here to add a boat registration date: Add a Boat Registration Date
• Resolution 2: Change the Boat Excise Abatement Calculation Method to Months 
  • Follow the steps outlined here to change the boat excise abatement calculation from action date to months: Change Boat Excise Abatement Calculation Method

• All additional information pertaining to abatements can be found here: Master Article - Abatements
• If additional assistance is required, please contact tax support for the appropriate region.