Corporations don’t pay zero taxes—Riccardo’s claim is off. In 2020, 55 major U.S. companies like FedEx and Nike paid $0 in federal income tax despite billions in profits, thanks to legal loopholes like accelerated depreciation and offshoring profits (ITEP, 2021). But many still pay state, local, or other taxes. The system’s rigged with tax breaks, not a full escape.