They will. All fines are deductible except IRS ones[0]. It has nothing to do with them turning a profit either way though. They still have to pay the fine even

They will. All fines are deductible except IRS ones[0]. It has nothing to do with them turning a profit either way though. They still have to pay the fine even if it isn't counted towards their taxable profits. [0] https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/102915/are-irs-penalties-tax-deductible.asp https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/102915/are-irs-pena...