Tax on business tangible property (except vehicles) is not prorated. If the property is not in the county on January 1, then no taxes are owed for that year.If you sold business-use property during the year, you had a gain or a loss on the sale. Complete and file Form 4797: Sale of Business Property. In an asset sale, the new owner purchases the business's physical assets. The seller retains all rights to the legal entity. Use a Business Bill of Sale to set out the terms for the sale of a business and transfer the ownership and all assets to the buyer. The Code of Virginia requires all business owners, including home based businesses, to annually report business tangible property for taxation. Explore tax strategies for selling your business. Bessemer Trust's expert guidance covers asset vs.