A purchaser of the assets of a business will be liable for any unpaid sales tax of the seller, as well as any accrued interest and penalties related thereto. Due to the phase-out of the personal property tax in Ohio, the 2008 tax return will be the final annual personal property tax return required to be filed.This publication explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming. Use this publication as a guide to figure your taxes and complete your farm tax return. The use tax is a "back stop" for sales tax and generally applies to property purchased outside the state for storage, use or consumption within the state. In Ohio, sales of tangible personal property are presumed taxable unless an exemption exists.