New York 359-f(2) Exemption Instruction Sheet Printable PDF is a document provided by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that provides instructions for individuals and businesses on how to apply for a sales tax exemption. The instruction sheet outlines the requirements and process for obtaining a sales tax exemption certificate from the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. There are two types of New York 359-f(2) Exemption Instruction Sheet Printable PDFs available: one for individuals and one for businesses. The individual instruction sheet outlines the process for obtaining an exemption from sales tax for items purchased for personal use. The business instruction sheet outlines the process for obtaining an exemption from sales tax for items purchased for business use. Both instruction sheets provide information on how to fill out the exemption certificate application, how to submit the application, and how to monitor the status of the application.