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.The seller and the buyer each use Form 8594 to allocate the assets among seven asset categories. Allocation is based on the fair market value. 1. Gather necessary documentation for the asset sale. Did you buy or sell a business during the tax year? If so, you may need to file IRS Form 8594 with your federal tax return. This booklet is designed to provide information and assist corporations in filing their Georgia corporate tax returns. â–· Attach to your income tax return.