'Cause if you are, not only do you get to make massive profits, you also get to write off any fines you may incure when you break the law on your taxes:
Gulf Spill Settlement Could Save BP Billions In Tax Breaks: This oil giant can classify around $15 billion of its settlement as a business expense.
Gulf Spill Settlement Could Save BP Billions In Tax Breaks: This oil giant can classify around $15 billion of its settlement as a business expense.