Can I get a break if I'm in the service and not living in New York now?
Yes, if you are a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and you do not reside in New York, you can defer your sales tax payment.
I don't reside in New York but I am a New Yorker, is that still for me?
The Sales Tax Exemption form provides information and the definitions to defer your sales tax. You must pay the sales tax when you leave the Armed Forces or you return to New York.