GE Tax Calculator
Calculate the Grand Exchange tax on any sell price. The GE charges 2% tax (capped at 5,000,000 gp).
Tax at Various Price Points
| Sell Price | Tax | Net Proceeds | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 20 | 980 | 2.0% |
| 10,000 | 200 | 9,800 | 2.0% |
| 100,000 | 2,000 | 98,000 | 2.0% |
| 500,000 | 10,000 | 490,000 | 2.0% |
| 1,000,000 | 20,000 | 980,000 | 2.0% |
| 5,000,000 | 100,000 | 4,900,000 | 2.0% |
| 10,000,000 | 200,000 | 9,800,000 | 2.0% |
| 50,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 49,000,000 | 2.0% |
| 100,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 98,000,000 | 2.0% |
| 500,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 495,000,000 | 1.0% |
| 1,000,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 995,000,000 | 0.5% |
How the GE Tax Works
The Grand Exchange applies a 2% tax on all completed sell offers, deducted from the seller's proceeds.
The maximum tax on any single transaction is capped at 5,000,000 gp. This means items sold for 250,000,000 gp or more all pay the same 5m tax.
The tax was introduced to act as a gold sink, removing gold from the economy to combat inflation.
When calculating flip margins, always account for the GE tax to get accurate profit numbers. Our Flip Finder already includes tax in all margin calculations.
Understanding Effective Tax Rates
The 2% flat rate with a 5M cap creates an interesting dynamic: the effective tax rate decreases as item price increases beyond 250M GP. At exactly 250M, the tax is 5M (2.0%). At 500M, it is still 5M (1.0%). At 1B, it is 5M (0.5%). This means flipping very expensive items like Twisted Bows, Elysian Spirit Shields, and Third-Age equipment carries a proportionally lower tax burden.
For flippers, this means expensive items need a smaller percentage spread to be profitable. A 1% margin on a 500M item yields 5M profit before tax, and the tax is capped at 5M regardless. Meanwhile, a cheap item at 10K GP with a 2% margin gives only 200GP profit, and the 200GP tax takes the entire margin.
Understanding this scaling is key to choosing which items to flip. The table above demonstrates this across a range of prices. Use the Flip Finder to see real margins after tax, or check out the flipping guide for strategies that account for tax at every price tier.
Strategy Tips for Managing GE Tax
Factor the GE tax into every margin calculation before committing to a flip. On cheap items, the 2% tax can consume the entire spread — an item with a 3% margin only yields 1% real profit after tax. Use this calculator or the Flip Finder (which already deducts tax) to see true margins before placing offers.
Understanding threshold pricing helps identify where tax kills profitability. Items priced under 50 GP have a minimum tax of 1 GP, which can represent a huge percentage of a thin margin. At the other end, the 5M cap makes flipping very expensive items relatively tax-efficient, since the effective rate drops below 2%.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring tax on expensive items — A 10M item incurs 200K in tax. Margins that look great before tax can vanish when you factor in the 2% hit.
- Not knowing about the 5M cap — Items sold for 250M+ all pay the same 5M tax. This makes ultra-expensive flips proportionally cheaper and is a key advantage for high-capital traders.
- Calculating profit before tax — Always subtract the GE tax from your sell price before calculating margin. Flip Profit = Sell Price - Buy Price - Tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the GE tax in OSRS?
The Grand Exchange tax is 2% of the sell price, capped at a maximum of 5,000,000 GP per transaction. Items sold for 250M GP or more all pay the same 5M tax, making the effective tax rate decrease for higher-value items.
When was the GE tax added to OSRS?
The GE tax was introduced at 1% on January 26, 2022 as part of the Equipment Rebalancing and Gold Sink update. It was later increased from 1% to 2% on May 29, 2025. The tax is designed to remove gold from the game economy and combat inflation. The tax feeds into the Item Sink which buys and deletes items from the game.
Does the GE tax apply to buy offers?
No. The GE tax only applies to completed sell offers. Buyers pay the full price they offered. The tax is deducted from the seller's proceeds. This means when calculating flip profits, the tax only hits you once — on the sell side.
How do I calculate my flip profit after tax?
Flip Profit = Sell Price - Buy Price - GE Tax. The tax is 2% of your sell price (max 5M). For example, selling an item for 10M means 200K tax, so if you bought it for 9.5M your profit is 10M - 9.5M - 200K = 300K GP.
Does the GE tax affect flipping profitability?
Yes, significantly. The 2% tax is deducted from every sale, reducing your effective margin. For cheap items with thin spreads, the tax can eliminate all profit. Always calculate margins after tax. Our Flip Finder does this automatically.