If you buy a car in new york and live New Jersey who gets the sales tax?

If you buy a car in New York and live in New Jersey, New York gets the sales tax. This is because New York is the state where the car is purchased and therefore has the right to collect sales tax on the sale.

Even though you live in New Jersey, you will still be responsible for paying New York sales tax on the car. However, you may be able to claim a credit for the New York sales tax you paid when you file your New Jersey income tax return.