You are making the assumption that criminals pay taxes. I'm sure some of them do...

vkou · on May 14, 2019

If they aren't homeless, they pay property taxes, directly, or via their landlord.

If they buy anything in a state with sales taxes, they pay sales taxes.

If they legally own a car, they pay vehicle taxes. If they buy gas for that car, they pay gas taxes.

Nearly every man, woman, and child in the United States pays taxes.