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by IkmoIkmo 3724 days ago
No, it's not tax deductible.

Even if it is tax deductible, 'all' you're getting is a tax shield of your tax rate, if it's 30%, you still pay 70% of the fine. That's still about 50% of their annual net profit. It's nowhere near enough to me, but to say a 30% discount on a fine makes the fine pointless is exaggerated.

Either way though, no it's not tax deductible.