Generally, both the purchaser and seller must file Form 8594 and attach it to their income tax returns (Forms 1040, 1041,. Both parties are required to file Form 8594 alongside their respective tax returns to report the tax consequences of the asset acquisition accurately.Asset Allocation is how the company value is divided up to report the sale to the federal government, and where applicable state government, for tax purposes. Form 8594 is a tax document required in certain business sales where the buyer acquires assets rather than stock or equity. Learn how to file form 8594 and when to file.