The Grand Exchange tax was added to OSRS on December 9, 2021 as a 1% tax on most GE sales. It was later increased to 2% on May 29, 2025.

Quick Scoop

  • First added: December 9, 2021.
  • Original rate: 1%.
  • Changed to 2%: May 29, 2025.
  • Why it exists: to remove gold from the game and help control inflation.

Change| Date| Details
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GE tax introduced| December 9, 2021| 1% tax on most Grand Exchange sales 317
GE tax increased| May 29, 2025| Tax raised from 1% to 2% 21

If you meant the current GE tax rate rather than when it started, it is 2%.