Class III: Accounts receivables, mortgages, and credit card receivables. Class IV: Inventory. Class V: All assets not in classes I – IV, VI, and VII (equipment, land, building)
The following tax forms are typically used when selling a business: Form 8594, Asset Acquisition Statement. Form 4797, Sales of Business Property.
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.)
Key Takeaways. Inventory is the raw materials used to produce goods as well as the goods that are available for sale. It is classified as a current asset on a company's balance sheet.