Why am I charged sales tax? Updated April 08, 2021 04:56 To be compliant with laws and regulations, 2Checkout is required to collect sales tax in the following U.S. states: California, Florida & Georgia - only if Back-up CD/DVD was bought Illinois Minnesota Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Washington If you are Tax Exempt in the USA and have been charged Sales Tax, please e-mail pay@2checkout.com with your order reference number and tax exemption certificate and we will refund the collected tax.