Tannic acid (TA) is a component of natural organic matter (NOM) and is ubiquitously present in most surface and groundwater due to the decomposition of plant biomass [1][2]. Previous research has demonstrated that TA is toxic for aquatic organisms such as algae, phytoplankton, fish, and invertebrates, which can cause serious environment problems [3]. Particularly, TA can react with chlorine and form carcinogenic disinfection by-products (DBPs) during the conventional chlorination disinfection process of drinking water [4][5]. Therefore, it is necessary to seek effective methods for reducing and removing TA from raw water. [12,16] have been utilized to remove TA from water and wastewater. Among different adsorbents, the anion ion-exchange resin is considered one of the most effective methods due to its high removal efficiency [17]. As a novel anion ionexchange resin, magnetic ion exchange (MIEX) resin can be a potential candidate for TA removal with its promising technology for NOM removal from drinking water [18].Pol. J. Environ. Stud. Vol. 26, No. 3 (2017) This study evaluated the removal characteristics of tanic acid (TA) adsorbed on MIEX resin by batch experiments. MIEX resin can effectively remove TA from raw water at pH 6-9. Chloride and sulfate have adverse effect on the removal of TA. Conversely, bicarbonate can further the removal of TA. The Elovich model is the most suitable for depicting the kinetic process, and liquid film diffusion dominates the adsorption rate. The Freundlich model is reliable for describing the adsorption equilibrium. Adsorption is an endothermic, entropy-driving, and thermodynamically spontaneous process. The energy changes confirm the physical adsorption and dominate adsorption behavior. The sodium chloride solution (0.5%) can effectively regenerate the MIEX resin saturated TA, and the regenerated resin can be used circularly. Therefore, MIEX resin is a promising adsorbent for the removal of TA from raw water.