Use Form 4797 to report: The sale or exchange of property. The involuntary conversion of property and capital assets. The disposition of noncapital assets.
Generally, both the purchaser and seller must file Form 8594 and attach it to their income tax returns (Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120-S, etc.)
Depreciation recapture occurs when you sell business property for a gain after taking depreciation deductions. This tax rule requires you to report part of your gain as ordinary income to “recapture” some of the benefit you previously received from the deductions.
The following tax forms are typically used when selling a business: Form 8594, Asset Acquisition Statement. Form 4797, Sales of Business Property.
The distinction between whether a transaction is on account of business or on account of capital is important because business income gets included in income at 100% whereas capital gains are only included in income at 50%.
Use Form 8949 to reconcile amounts that were reported to you and the IRS on Form 1099-B or 1099-S (or substitute statement) with the amounts you report on your return. The subtotals from this form will then be carried over to Schedule D (Form 1040), where gain or loss will be calculated in aggregate.
Form 433-B is used to obtain current financial information necessary for determining how a business can satisfy an outstanding tax liability.
Mail 433-D form to: Internal Revenue Service. ACS Support. PO Box 8208. Philadelphia, PA 19101-8208.
What is an asset statement? An asset statement is similar to a balance sheet but with certain key differences. It's typically used in business for tax purposes. It details the assets owned by the business alongside liabilities like loans, debts, income taxes, and expenses accrued.
I.R.C. § 1060(a)(2) — the gain or loss of the transferor with respect to such acquisition, the consideration received for such assets shall be allocated among such assets acquired in such acquisition in the same manner as amounts are allocated to assets under section 338(b)(5).