HM Revenue & Customs

HM Revenue & Customs

@HMRCgovuk

Official news and information from HM Revenue & Customs. If you have a tax query, please tweet @HMRCcustomers https://linktr.ee/HMRCgovuk

UK https://t.co/iHotbk1AdC Joined 2010-01-22 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

406,790

Followers

63

Following

21,622

Tweets

357.6

Avg Engagement

1,373

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @HMRCgovuk's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-01-22
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,239
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:8.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:349.0
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,239 tweets

The account maintains a consistent level of engagement, with a high average number of likes and retweets. Verified accounts make up a small percentage of the followers, indicating a mix of public and private engagement.

8.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

349.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

27,785

Total Likes

1,130,321

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

14

Median Retweets

49

75th Percentile

677,766

Top Tweet

0.88

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

66.1%

Original

2.1%

Replies

30.9%

Retweets

0.9%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

70.3%

With Links

21.4%

With #Tags

33.5%

With @Mentions

33.3%

With Emojis

211

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.03

Reply/Original Ratio

0.03

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

96.9%

Weekday Posts

3.1%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#eatouttohelpout (83) #makingtaxdigital (67) #covid19 (56) #dontgetcaughtout (46) #ir35 (45) #coronavirus (33) #costofliving (29) #findmyctf (18) #cop26 (17) #offpayroll (16)

Most Mentioned

@hmtreasury (199) @dhscgovuk (113) @10downingstreet (96) @hmrcpressoffice (61) @rishisunak (55) @cabinetofficeuk (51) @beisgovuk (50) @transportgovuk (41) @actionfrauduk (36) @hmrcgovuk (32)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,239 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,141 (66%)
Replies 68 (2%)
Retweets 1,002 (31%)
Quote Tweets 28 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,002 retweets (31% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,239 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The main audience includes businesses, employers, and individuals with tax-related queries. The content is tailored to provide clarity on complex tax processes and support initiatives.

Average

Audience Quality

25.3%

Suspicion Index

32.0%

Low-Quality %

32

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

45.1%

Empty Bio

28.4%

<10 Tweets

12.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

50.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

83.4%

No URL

19.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

51,957,424

Total Potential Reach

32

Median Follower Reach

170

75th Percentile Reach

6.2%

>1K followers

0.6%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

50.0%

Creators

25,007 accounts

21.6%

Consumers

10,781 accounts

28.4%

Dormant

14,212 accounts

545

Verified Followers

1.09% of total

8.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.1

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (2,313) United Kingdom (1,438) London (1,036) England, United Kingdom (1,019) UK (467) Manchester, England (338) Scotland, United Kingdom (233) Glasgow, Scotland (216) Birmingham, England (192) London, UK (179)

1,123

Verified Followers

1.11% of total

12,994

Protected Accounts

12.87% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,104,463 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@Lord_Sugar 5,203,199 Entrepreneur business, entrepreneurship, technology
@6BillionPeople 2,036,005 - -
@zlj517 1,993,612 Spokesman Geopolitics, Diplomacy, Communication
@RishiSunak 1,950,303 Politician Politics, Economics, Finance
@HasanIsmaik 1,142,067 Entrepreneur writing, entrepreneurship, media
@ukhomeoffice 1,046,865 Government Agency immigration, passports, counter-terrorism
@SABreakingNews 950,585 News Outlet News, South Africa, Breaking
@segalink 932,922 Activist Life, Leadership, Legacy
@MikeyWax 857,605 Musician music, singer-songwriter, new single

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (3,137) business (2,961) love (2,473) life (2,084) uk (1,819) services (1,626) tax (1,406) world (1,170) lover (1,167) music (1,122)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#business (98) #fbpe (73) #tax (68) #bitcoin (62) #london (58) #mufc (54) #bookkeeping (54) #lfc (53) #tech (53) #payroll (53)

55,277

Followers With Bio

45,721

Followers Without Bio

54.73%

% With Bio

45.27%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,239 analyzed

886,682

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

886,682

Total Retweets

177,336

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

0%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Tax Policy Employment Support Public Service Communication

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently shares information about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, indicating a focus on pandemic-related support. It uses links to additional resources, suggesting a preference for directing users to detailed information. Webinars and online services are highlighted, showing an emphasis on interactive and accessible support methods.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 406,790
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @HMRCgovuk reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 406,790 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 357.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025