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title: "How to Decision Bulk Records on Commercial Tax Portal"
slug: "how-to-decision-bulk-records"
updated: 2026-05-13T21:28:41Z
published: 2026-05-15T17:52:18Z
canonical: "docs.cotality.com/how-to-decision-bulk-records"
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# How to Decision Bulk Records on Commercial Tax Portal

## Overview

After you have reviewed your exported bulk records and applied payment instructions in your offline file, you must return that data to the portal. Re-uploading your decisioned file ensures all records are updated simultaneously, moving them into the next phase of the tax management process.

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## Decisioning Bulk Records

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1. Navigate to the **Decision Bulk Records page** from the dashboard or the left navigation panel.
2. If you manage several client accounts, select the relevant account and click **Ok**.
3. Prepare your file and upload into the drop box.

> [!NOTE]
> **Tip**: Download the template document to verify that you are filling out the required fields.
4. Click **Process File** after the file(s) are uploaded.
5. Action on any exceptions by including all or specific records.
6. Review and modify any specific **Pay Codes** as needed for the parcels within your file.
7. Click **Confirm to Update** to complete the bulk decisioning process.

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## Outcome

You will see a confirmation message displaying the Total Amount, Total Records Accepted, and Total Records Rejected. You have successfully submitted payment instructions for multiple tax reports at once, and the system will now process these updates to move the records toward batching and funding.