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. 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.Form 8594 is a tax document required in certain business sales where the buyer acquires assets rather than stock or equity. ▷ Attach to your income tax return. Report the gain or loss on the sale of rental property on Form 4797, Sales of Business Property or on Form 8949, Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets. Individuals use Form 8949 to report the following. • The sale or exchange of a capital asset reported on a Form. 1099-K. Franchise tax reports are due on May 15 each year. If May 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the next business day becomes the due date. Contact the IRS Exempt Organizations Section at .