Tax Foundation

Tax Foundation

@TaxFoundation

The world's leading nonpartisan tax policy 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Learn more about the principles of sound tax policy: https://taxfoundation.org/taxedu/princip…

Washington, DC https://taxfoundation.org/tax-newsletter/ Joined 2008-10-10 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

54,031

Followers

797

Following

52,608

Tweets

8.6

Avg Engagement

1,234

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @TaxFoundation'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: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2008-10-10
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Washington, DC

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,238
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:5.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:3.2
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,238 tweets

The account maintains moderate engagement with an average of 333 likes and 116 retweets per tweet. Its content is often shared for its informative and data-rich nature.

5.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

3.2

Avg Retweets/Tweet

17,393

Total Likes

10,336

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

8

75th Percentile

1,251

Top Tweet

0.16

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

52.7%

Original

34.2%

Replies

12.3%

Retweets

0.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

81.3%

With Links

23.6%

With #Tags

37.7%

With @Mentions

7.7%

With Emojis

214

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.65

Reply/Original Ratio

0.06

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

93.7%

Weekday Posts

6.3%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#inflation (90) #inflationreductionact (86) #irs (84) #eu (57) #uk (34) #taxseason (22) #socialsecurity (21) #estonia (19) #massachusetts (19) #oecd (18)

Most Mentioned

@jaredwalczak (194) @taxfoundation (171) @ericadyork (151) @gs_watson (138) @danieldbunn (127) @taxedu_ (109) @janellefritts (86) @ahardtospell (82) @econowill (77) @scottahodge (70)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,238 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,706 (53%)
Replies 1,109 (34%)
Retweets 398 (12%)
Quote Tweets 25 (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 398 retweets (12% 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 3,238 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 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes policymakers, economists, and tax professionals seeking objective analysis. It also attracts general audiences interested in tax policy and international comparisons.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

59

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

81.8%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

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

24,891,580

Total Potential Reach

59

Median Follower Reach

242

75th Percentile Reach

8.9%

>1K followers

1.4%

>10K followers

0.4%

>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).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

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):

Washington, DC (109) United States (91) London, England (37) USA (36) California, USA (35) Chicago, IL (35) New York, NY (33) Los Angeles, CA (28) Bogotá, D.C., Colombia (27) New York, USA (25)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,336

Protected Accounts

13.36% of total

6 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 14,096,454 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@disclosetv 1,249,277 News outlet World events, Theater, Observing
@DrEliDavid 372,076 Researcher Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Research
@JohnCornyn 369,952 Politician News, Pics, Opinions
@VPrasadMDMPH 272,362 Oncologist Medicine, Oncology, Science
@LukeGromen 232,330 Analyst economics, finance, geopolitics
@1drcole 199,387 Doctor Health, Animals, Climate
@NCagnati 159,380 - -
@YALiberty 143,160 Activism Liberty, Activism, Education
@bresreports 127,389 Journalist Yankees, Boston, Co-Founder

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

tax (630) business (253) financial (151) law (150) accounting (139) views (135) policy (132) economics (132) life (131) finance (128)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#bitcoin (37) #taxtwitter (17) #tax (15) #maga (10) #accounting (8) #blockchain (8) #btc (7) #2a (7) #tech (6) #blm (6)

6,042

Followers With Bio

3,958

Followers Without Bio

60.42%

% With Bio

39.58%

% 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 3,238 analyzed

3,195

Combined Engagement

2,351

Total Likes

844

Total Retweets

639

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Tax Policy Oecd Rankings Nonpartisan Research Tax Competitiveness International Comparisons
Tax Foundation
@TaxFoundation

The most competitive tax systems in the OECD: 1. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2. 🇱🇻 Latvia 3. 🇳🇿 New Zealand 4. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 5. 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 6. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 7. 🇭🇺 Hungary 8. 🇱🇹 Lithuania 9. 🇹🇷 Turkey 10. 🇮🇱 Israel See more: https://t.co/5K4PUy1XF3 https://t.co/9NhRLzre4

2023-05-12
Retweets: 358 Likes: 893 Engagement: 1,251
Tax Foundation
@TaxFoundation

🌍 2022 International Tax Competitiveness Index https://t.co/IqqUpBQ4qs https://t.co/HY6l4zWjUz

2022-10-18
Retweets: 151 Likes: 573 Engagement: 724
Tax Foundation
@TaxFoundation

The most competitive tax systems in the OECD: 1. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2. 🇱🇻 Latvia 3. 🇳🇿 New Zealand 4. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 5. 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 6. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 7. 🇭🇺 Hungary 8. 🇱🇹 Lithuania 9. 🇹🇷 Turkey 10. 🇮🇱 Israel See more: https://t.co/1eNTZEsx9W https://t.co/y6rhVu3It

2023-03-15
Retweets: 124 Likes: 389 Engagement: 513
Tax Foundation
@TaxFoundation

Federal tax collections are approaching an all-time high of 20.5 percent of GDP set in 1943 during World War II. https://t.co/VgwNrC3Ibt

2022-09-19
Retweets: 125 Likes: 275 Engagement: 400
Tax Foundation
@TaxFoundation

The most competitive tax systems in the OECD: 1. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2. 🇱🇻 Latvia 3. 🇳🇿 New Zealand 4. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 5. 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 6. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 7. 🇭🇺 Hungary 8. 🇱🇹 Lithuania 9. 🇹🇷 Turkey 10. 🇮🇱 Israel Explore rankings and learn more: https://t.co/S2xj4rL6mt

2023-04-06
Retweets: 86 Likes: 221 Engagement: 307

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights OECD tax competitiveness rankings, emphasizing countries with efficient tax systems. It uses emojis and clear formatting to make complex data more accessible. It consistently shares links to detailed reports and analyses, encouraging deeper engagement with its content.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 54,031
  • + 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 @TaxFoundation reveals an growing Twitter presence with 54,031 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 8.6 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