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The .tax TLD is a generic top-level domain intended for use by anyone involved in tax-related services, education, policy discussion, or software. It was created to provide a clear, meaningful namespace for websites related to taxation, tax preparation, tax software, and public commentary on tax policy. Unlike restricted TLDs, .tax is open for registration by individuals and organizations worldwide without geographic or professional barriers.
No restrictions; open for registration by any individual or organization globally.
The .tax extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (operated by Identity Digital Inc.). .tax was introduced in 2014. There are currently 17,494 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 8.24. DNSSEC adoption stands at 5.2%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .tax domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $8.24 | $54.07 | $54.07 |
| dynadot | $8.24 | $55.86 | $55.86 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .tax domain was applied for by Donuts, Inc. as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program. It received a GAC Early Warning from Australia due to concerns about consumer protection in a regulated market, but the application proceeded after Donuts committed to robust abuse mitigation measures. The domain was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 23, 2014. In 2018, ownership was transferred from Storm Orchard, LLC (a Donuts subsidiary) to Identity Digital Inc., which now operates the registry.
The .tax TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .tax TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
17,494
5.2%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .tax |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 17,494 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 5.2% |
| Registration Price | USD 8.24 |
| Renewal Price | USD 54.07 - 55.86 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (operated by Identity Digital Inc.) |
| Introduced | 2014-04-23 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open for registration by any individual or organization globally. |
Registration density analysis for .tax domains by character length. Currently 15,071 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
15.1K
Peak Saturation
65.4%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
5.7%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 17 | 65.4% | |
| 2 chars | 293 | 43.3% | |
| 3 chars | 1,914 | 10.9% | |
| 4 chars | 1,772 | 0.39% | |
| 5 chars | 4,015 | 0.03% | |
| 6 chars | 1,725 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 1,474 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,190 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 924 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 763 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 552 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 432 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .tax TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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