Form 4797, Sales of Business Property

If you sell or dispose of property used in a trade or business, it must be reported on IRS Form 4797, Sales of Business Property. This form is divided into several sections, which are used for different types of property.

Form 4797, Sales of Business Property

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For more information, see our discussion of reporting sales of assets.