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. â–· Attach to your income tax return.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. If you plan to sell, transfer, or assign the assets of your business, you must give each prospective buyer a copy of Form TP-153, Notice to Prospective. Did you buy or sell a business during the tax year? If so, you may need to file IRS Form 8594 with your federal tax return. These guidelines below are to help you determine if your non-profit organization may be eligible for a property exemption.