Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) – A Potential Tax Advantage of SeismicCapital

October 30, 2023

Shareholders in Seismic Capital are issued Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), a huge potential federal tax benefit.*

Simply put, when you sell your shares after a holding period, the QSBS creates a federal capital gains taxes exemption. The exemption also applies to most state capital gains taxes.* To qualify for the full benefit, shareholders must hold their shares for five years or more. Those who hold their shares for less time may be eligible for reduced benefits.

See the chart below to learn how it works:

Last Thursday, we hosted a webinar on QSBS, and how it works for investors in Seismic and other qualified small businesses. Click here to view our webinar and learn more details on our tax-advantaged structure. 

Included on the page are also answered questions from attendees of our webinar. If you’re considering an investment in Seismic, you may have some of the same questions, so be sure to check it out!

Click here to view our presentation on QSBS. 

Every First Thursday of the month, Seismic Capital will host a SHORT (15 minutes or less) webinar covering a key feature of our business model – and how it benefits YOU.

Want to learn more about the benefits of investing in Seismic Capital?


Become a part of Seismic by investing with us today –
from $1,000 up to $1,000,000 or more.

Investors from $1,000 to $49,999 click here to invest directly via our website.


Investors of $50,000 and above receive special incentives
Please email Alice Neuhauser, our CFO, at apn@seismic.company

We’re always happy to talk and answer your questions. 
Just email us at invest@seismic.company or
To learn more about Seismic, here’s a recent summary webinar we held.

Our SEC-qualified offering circular is available here.


Mark Your Calendars:

First Thursdays schedule

November 3, 2022 – Qualified Small Business Stock– a fantastic benefit; how does it work? – What you can and can’t do. How to buy in. How to cash out.

[Not a first Thursday, but on Nov 17, we will replay the most recent “Intro to Seismic” webinar]

December 1, 2022 – Get an understanding of how our holding company structure works and how it benefits you – It’s all about control and ratios and about creating a better structure for venture companies to thrive.

January 5, 2023 – START OFF THE YEAR learning about Underwriting for successful venture capital investments – How we reach an investment decision – and why you shouldn’t try to do this yourself.

February 2, 2023 – How we look at diversification as we build a portfolio – We don’t keep all our eggs in one basket, and neither should you!

March 2, 2023 – Commitment to sustainability – How this will improve our bottom line … and the world.

April 6, 2023 – Why diversity and inclusion make a difference – How we are seeking out non-traditional entrepreneurs.

May 4, 2023 – KYC and AML considerations when selling to the retail public – Why we go beyond just following the law.

*Seismic Capital does not provide tax advice. Please consult with your tax professional for personalized advice.