Why do capital expenditures increase assets (PP&E), while other cash outflows, like paying salary, taxes,

 Why do capital expenditures increase assets (PP&E), while other cash outflows, like paying salary, taxes, etc., do not create any asset, and instead instantly create an expense on the income statement that reduces equity via retained earnings?

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