Both the seller and purchaser of a group of assets that makes up a trade or business must use Form 8594 to report such a sale. This form provides the IRS with a detailed breakdown of how the purchase price is allocated across different asset categories.Policies and administrative service agreements to Buyer, in a form reasonably acceptable to Buyer which form shall be subject to Buyer's advance review. Form 8594 is a tax document required in certain business sales where the buyer acquires assets rather than stock or equity. For prior tax years you will be required to complete a Taxpayer Notice of Claim – Real Property form and file it with the appropriate county office. Both the seller and purchaser of a group of assets that makes up a trade or business must use Form 8594 to report such a sale if goodwill or going concern value.