There is no state in the US that takes anywhere near 50% of your salary (assuming by state you don't mean country). Companies should pay lower taxes because th

There is no state in the US that takes anywhere near 50% of your salary (assuming by state you don't mean country). Companies should pay lower taxes because the buck doesn't stop there. Owners / equity holders are the benefactors of the company's profits and should be the ones to pay taxes, assuming you agree with having income taxes.