Don't forget they don't take 90% from all your income - you pay it in thresholds: UK for EG (figures approx as I dont have time to look them up). First 11k 0%

Don't forget they don't take 90% from all your income - you pay it in thresholds: UK for EG (figures approx as I dont have time to look them up). First 11k 0% 11k to 44k 20% 45k and up 40% So yes I pay 40% tax, but still take home a hell of a lot of my monthly paycheque