Partners & Directors
Sean Hauenstein: Partner
CPA
As Partner, Sean works closely with owners and senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that better client companies. He believes that hard work and dedication to the client produces a true tested adviser relationship. Sean is a Certified Public Accountant with over 20 years of experience and an accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Professional and Community Activities
- AICPA
- MN Society of CPAs
- City of Savage Economic Development Committee
- Member of the Savage Chamber of Commerce
- Member of the Professional Advisory Committee of the Minneapolis Foundation
Personal
What’s your favorite number?
6
What would you be doing if you weren’t an accountant?
Working in the golf industry.
What’s your current goal outside of Copeland Buhl?
Preparing the kids for college and living on their own.
Areas of Focus (Services)
- Business Tax
- Individual Tax
- Trust, Estate and Gift Tax
- Tax Audit Assistance
Areas of Focus (Industries)
- Professional Services
- Real Estate and Residential

- Recent Articles
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2/26/2025
The Essentials of Minnesota’s Unclaimed Property Act for Businesses and Consumers
The Minnesota Unclaimed Property Act is a consumer protection law intended to allow the owner of financial assets to retrieve property even after an extended period. The State obligates every business to assist in this retrieval process by reporting any...Read More -
11/04/2024
3 Smart Year-End Tax Planning Moves for Business Owners
As the saying goes, “Make hay while the sun shines,” and 2024 promises to be about as sunny as it gets from a tax perspective. As the sun begins to set on 2024, let’s look at just a few of...Read More -
1/22/2018
Home Interest Deduction Changes
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has changed the rules for home interest. Under the old law, taxpayers could deduct interest on home acquisition debt with principal balances up to $1 million. Acquisition debt is indebtedness used to acquire, construct,...Read More - View Blog