You must search for undisclosed tax liens before completing a purchase agreement. Most sales of business equipment and goods are taxable.Only certain sales are exempt if they are considered "isolated and occasional". Before listing your business for sale, conduct comprehensive legal and financial audits to ensure you're compliant with all federal and Minnesota-specific laws. There are numerous tax related aspects to consider when transferring assets. In an asset purchase, the purchaser only acquires the assets and liabilities it identifies and agrees to acquire and assume from the seller. Consider all costs at time of acquisition or construction. A profit gained from selling a capital asset is referred to as capital gains. This could be an investment like a stock or an asset like a business.