Yes, all property owners in Oakland who wish to rent out their property must file and pay the initial Registration Fee to obtain a business tax certificate. You can ask potential buyers to fill out a questionnaire or provide them with an information sheet to complete.Buyer Information: • Indicate if the buyer currently has or previously had an Employment Development Department (EDD) account number. Most business owners will be able to take full advantage of e-filing. Completing the Business Property Statement (Form 571L). Appealing an Assessment. Take a look at our Business Valuation page. Timpson Garcia, LLP is a full service tax, accounting and business consulting firm located in Oakland, CA. You will need to allocate the amount reflected on form 8594 among all the assets. A typical method is to allocate the proceeds based on the original cost.