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. 1. Gather necessary documentation for the asset sale.Enter your name and taxpayer identification number (TIN) at the top of the form. Then check the box for Purchaser or Seller. The IRS requires both the buyer and seller to submit Form 8594, which outlines the purchase price allocation. Part I contains receipt accounts arranged numerically within each fund group; that is, general, special, and trust. Form 8594 is a tax document required in certain business sales where the buyer acquires assets rather than stock or equity.