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Because we can't deduce how to spell from similar words like 'faxing', 'taxing', or 'relaxing'.
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/maxxing
To be fair, the lack of a long vowel sound would indicate they require a double consonant, if we strove for consistency (albeit, not English's strongsuit…).