{"id":9,"date":"2026-07-24T07:50:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmicpawp1.mystartupcrew.com\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-07-24T17:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:25:17","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wmicpawp1.mystartupcrew.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9\" class=\"elementor elementor-9\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-754092f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"754092f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54456a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"54456a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- HERO SECTION \u2013 Finance Calculator     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#fff!important;\r\n    max-width: 500px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease 0.2s forwards;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .desc-secondary {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.92rem;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    color: #fff!important;\r\n    max-width: 500px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease 0.3s forwards;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .btn-group {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    animation: fadeInLeft 0.8s ease 0.4s forwards;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .btn-primary {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #073369, #0a4a7a);\r\n    padding: 14px 38px;\r\n    border-radius: 60px;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);\r\n    border: none;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.25);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .btn-primary::before {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027B7A, #4172A8);\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;\r\n    border-radius: 60px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .btn-primary:hover::before {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .btn-primary:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.30);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .btn-primary span,\r\n  .hero-calculator .btn-primary i {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .btn-primary i {\r\n    transition: transform 0.3s 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 .hero-calculator .calculator-box .calc-sub {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- FORM GROUP ----- *\/\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group {\r\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group label {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.72rem;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    color: #fff!important;\r\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.8px;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group .input-wrapper {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group .input-wrapper .input-icon {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    left: 14px;\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n    opacity: 0.5;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group .input-wrapper .input-icon svg {\r\n    width: 18px;\r\n    height: 18px;\r\n    stroke: #000;\r\n    stroke-width: 2;\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group input[type=\"number\"],\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group select {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    padding: 8px 16px 12px 48px;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);\r\n    border-radius: 12px;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    outline: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group input[type=\"number\"]:focus,\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group select:focus {\r\n    border-color: #027B7A;\r\n    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.08);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .form-group 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.range-slider input[type=\"range\"] {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    height: 4px;\r\n    background: #000;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    -webkit-appearance: !;\r\n    appearance: none!important;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    transition: background 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .range-slider input[type=\"range\"]::-webkit-slider-thumb {\r\n    -webkit-appearance: none;\r\n    appearance: none;\r\n    width: 18px;\r\n    height: 18px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    background: #000;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    border: 2px solid #ffffff;\r\n    \/*box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.30);*\/\r\n    transition: all 0.2s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .range-slider input[type=\"range\"]::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {\r\n    transform: scale(1.1);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .range-slider input[type=\"range\"]::-moz-range-thumb {\r\n    width: 18px;\r\n    height: 18px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027B7A, #4172A8);\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    border: 2px solid #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .range-value-display {\r\n    text-align: right;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    margin-top: 2px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .range-value-display span {\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== RESULT ===== *\/\r\n  .hero-calculator .calc-result {\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.12);\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n    padding: 18px 24px;\r\n    margin-top: 18px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    transition: all 0.4s ease;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .calc-result:hover {\r\n    border-color: rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.25);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.05);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .calc-result .result-label {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.6rem;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .calc-result .result-amount {\r\n    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;\r\n    font-size: 2rem;\r\n    font-weight: 900;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    margin-top: 2px;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 100, 0.10);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .calc-result .result-breakdown {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    margin-top: 8px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .calc-result .result-breakdown span {\r\n    color: #000;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .calc-result .result-breakdown .sep {\r\n    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- DOTS ----- *\/\r\n  .hero-calculator .slider-dots {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    bottom: 30px;\r\n    left: 50%;\r\n    transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n    z-index: 5;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .slider-dots .dot {\r\n    width: 10px;\r\n    height: 10px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);\r\n    border: none;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hero-calculator .slider-dots .dot.active {\r\n    background: #027B7A;\r\n    transform: scale(1.3);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.30);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- ANIMATIONS ----- *\/\r\n  @keyframes fadeInLeft {\r\n    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px); }\r\n    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes fadeInRight {\r\n    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px); }\r\n    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- RESPONSIVE ----- *\/\r\n  @media (max-width: 1024px) {\r\n    .hero-calculator .content-wrapper {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .calculator-box {\r\n      max-width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n    .hero-calculator .content-wrapper {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 40px;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .calculator-box {\r\n      max-width: 460px;\r\n      margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator h1 {\r\n      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7vw, 3.2rem);\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .desc {\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .desc-secondary {\r\n      font-size: 0.88rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .btn-group {\r\n      flex-direction: row;\r\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .btn-primary,\r\n    .hero-calculator .btn-secondary {\r\n      flex: 1;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      min-width: 180px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n    .hero-calculator {\r\n      padding: 30px 16px;\r\n      min-height: 100dvh;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .badge {\r\n      font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n      padding: 6px 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator h1 {\r\n      font-size: 2rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .btn-group {\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .btn-primary,\r\n    .hero-calculator .btn-secondary {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .calculator-box {\r\n      padding: 24px 18px 28px;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .calc-result .result-amount {\r\n      font-size: 1.5rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .form-group input[type=\"number\"],\r\n    .hero-calculator .form-group select {\r\n      padding: 10px 14px 10px 42px;\r\n      font-size: 0.88rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .hero-calculator .form-group .input-wrapper .input-icon svg {\r\n      width: 16px;\r\n      height: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- HERO MARKUP \u2013 White SVG Icons + Form          -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"hero-calculator\" id=\"heroCalculator\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== SLIDER ===== -->\r\n  <div class=\"slider-container\" id=\"sliderContainerCalc\">\r\n    <div class=\"slide active\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/wmicpawp1.mystartupcrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hero-1.jpg');\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/wmicpawp1.mystartupcrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hero-2.jpg');\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/wmicpawp1.mystartupcrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hero-3.jpg');\"><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Overlay -->\r\n  <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"overlay-gradient\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== CONTENT WRAPPER ===== -->\r\n  <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== LEFT: Content ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"left-content\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"badge\">\r\n        <span class=\"badge-dot\"><\/span>\r\n        Online Accounting Firm\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h1>\r\n        Delivering <br><span class=\"highlight\">Measurable<\/span> Results\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n\r\n      <p class=\"desc\">\r\n        Schuhardt Chamberlain &amp; Mohr, PC Online Accounting Firm, Ada, Michigan.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"desc-secondary\">\r\n        We are a full-service Accounting firm licensed in Michigan. We offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"btn-group\">\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-primary\">\r\n          <span>Explore Services<\/span>\r\n          <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-secondary\">\r\n          <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i>\r\n          Contact Us\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== RIGHT: Finance Calculator (Form Style) ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"calculator-box\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"calc-title\">\ud83d\udcca Finance Calculator<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"calc-sub\">Estimate your monthly payment instantly<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Loan Amount -->\r\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n        <label for=\"loanInput\">Loan Amount ($)<\/label>\r\n        <div class=\"input-wrapper\">\r\n          <span class=\"input-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n              <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/>\r\n              <path d=\"M8 12h8\"\/>\r\n              <path d=\"M12 8v8\"\/>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <input type=\"number\" id=\"loanInput\" value=\"250000\" min=\"1000\" max=\"1000000\" step=\"1000\" placeholder=\"Enter loan amount\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"range-slider\">\r\n          <input type=\"range\" id=\"loanRange\" min=\"1000\" max=\"1000000\" step=\"1000\" value=\"250000\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"range-value-display\">Value: <span id=\"loanDisplay\">$250,000<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Interest Rate -->\r\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n        <label for=\"rateInput\">Interest Rate (%)<\/label>\r\n        <div class=\"input-wrapper\">\r\n          <span class=\"input-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n              <polyline points=\"23 6 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 1 18\"\/>\r\n              <polyline points=\"17 6 23 6 23 12\"\/>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <input type=\"number\" id=\"rateInput\" value=\"6.5\" min=\"1\" max=\"20\" step=\"0.1\" placeholder=\"Enter interest rate\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"range-slider\">\r\n          <input type=\"range\" id=\"rateRange\" min=\"1\" max=\"20\" step=\"0.1\" value=\"6.5\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"range-value-display\">Value: <span id=\"rateDisplay\">6.5%<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Loan Term -->\r\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n        <label for=\"loanTerm\">Loan Term (Years)<\/label>\r\n        <div class=\"input-wrapper\">\r\n          <span class=\"input-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/>\r\n              <line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/>\r\n              <line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/>\r\n             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id=\"totalPayment\">$392,314<\/span><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Dots -->\r\n  <div class=\"slider-dots\" id=\"sliderDotsCalc\">\r\n    <span class=\"dot active\" data-index=\"0\"><\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"dot\" data-index=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"dot\" data-index=\"2\"><\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- JAVASCRIPT \u2013 Slider + Calculator              -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<script>\r\n  (function() {\r\n    \/\/ ===== SLIDER =====\r\n    const slides = document.querySelectorAll('#heroCalculator .slide');\r\n    const dots = document.querySelectorAll('#heroCalculator .slider-dots .dot');\r\n    let currentIndex = 0;\r\n    const totalSlides = slides.length;\r\n    let intervalId = null;\r\n    let isTransitioning = false;\r\n    const SLIDE_INTERVAL = 5500;\r\n\r\n    function 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document.getElementById('loanDisplay');\r\n    const rateDisplay = document.getElementById('rateDisplay');\r\n\r\n    function formatCurrency(num) {\r\n      return '$' + num.toFixed(0).replace(\/\\B(?=(\\d{3})+(?!\\d))\/g, ',');\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    function formatCurrencyDec(num) {\r\n      return '$' + num.toFixed(2).replace(\/\\B(?=(\\d{3})+(?!\\d))\/g, ',');\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    function calculatePayment() {\r\n      const principal = parseFloat(loanInput.value) || 0;\r\n      const annualRate = parseFloat(rateInput.value) || 0;\r\n      const years = parseInt(loanTerm.value) || 15;\r\n\r\n      \/\/ Update displays\r\n      loanDisplay.textContent = formatCurrency(principal);\r\n      rateDisplay.textContent = annualRate.toFixed(1) + '%';\r\n\r\n      \/\/ Sync slider with input\r\n      if (principal >= 1000 && principal <= 1000000) {\r\n        loanRange.value = principal;\r\n      }\r\n      if (annualRate >= 1 && annualRate <= 20) {\r\n        rateRange.value = annualRate;\r\n  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============================================ -->\r\n<!-- ABOUT US MARKUP \u2013 CLEAN IMAGE NO OVERLAY     -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"about-new\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"about-new-container\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== IMAGE COLUMN (Left) \u2013 Clean background image ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"about-new-image-col\">\r\n      <div class=\"about-new-image-wrapper\">\r\n        <!--<img -->\r\n        <!--  src=\"https:\/\/wmicpawp1.mystartupcrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/about.png\" -->\r\n        <!--  alt=\"Nate Mohr, CPA \u2013 founder\"-->\r\n        <!--  loading=\"lazy\"-->\r\n        <!--\/>-->\r\n          \r\n        <!--<div class=\"about-new-badge\">-->\r\n          <!--<i class=\"fas fa-certificate\"><\/i> CPA-->\r\n        <!--<\/div>-->\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== CONTENT COLUMN (Right) \u2013 Clean white ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"about-new-content-col\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"about-new-label\">\r\n        <span class=\"line\"><\/span>\r\n        About the Founder\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Meet <span class=\"highlight\">Nate Mohr,<\/span> CPA\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"about-new-subtitle\">\r\n        <i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i> MBA\r\n        <span class=\"dot\">\u25cf<\/span>\r\n        <i class=\"fas fa-building\"><\/i> Fortune 25\r\n        <span class=\"dot\">\u25cf<\/span>\r\n        <i class=\"fas fa-award\"><\/i> Deloitte\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== BIO ===== -->\r\n      <div class=\"about-bio-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"about-new-bio\">\r\n          <strong>Nate<\/strong> has owned and managed his own CPA firm and consulting practice for <strong>15 years<\/strong>. \r\n          He has an extensive understanding of the various challenges many businesses face in an ever volatile economy. \r\n          He has worked with start-ups to mid-size companies on an interim basis as both Controller and Chief Financial Officer.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"about-new-bio\">\r\n          He has been working with companies and individuals from day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings, \r\n          transaction analysis, and strategic planning. He also is a <strong>Corporate Trainer<\/strong> for Accountants and Auditors.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Extra Bio -->\r\n        <div class=\"about-new-bio-extra\" id=\"bioNew\">\r\n\r\n          <p class=\"about-new-bio\">\r\n            Nate has worked at small, medium, and large accounting firms, including <strong>Deloitte<\/strong>. \r\n            On the corporate side, he has worked in the accounting department of a <strong>Fortune 25<\/strong> Company \r\n            and a smaller public company.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <p class=\"about-new-bio\">\r\n            He earned his <strong>MBA<\/strong> from Northwestern University, near Chicago, with three majors: \r\n            Finance, Management Policy, and International Management. He earned his undergraduate degree from \r\n            Central Michigan University, majoring in Accounting. He has been a <strong>CPA for nearly 30 years<\/strong>.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <button class=\"read-more-new\" id=\"readMoreNew\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n          <span id=\"btnNew\">Read More<\/span>\r\n          <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\" id=\"iconNew\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== STATS ===== -->\r\n      <div class=\"about-new-stats\">\r\n        <div class=\"about-new-stat\">\r\n          <span class=\"stat-num\">15+<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Years Experience<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"about-new-stat\">\r\n          <span class=\"stat-num\">30<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Years as CPA<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"about-new-stat\">\r\n          <span class=\"stat-num\">MBA<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Northwestern Univ.<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"about-new-stat\">\r\n          <span class=\"stat-num\">F25<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Fortune 25 Alumni<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== MEMBERSHIPS ===== -->\r\n      <div class=\"about-new-memberships\">\r\n        <span class=\"member-tag\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\"><\/i> AICPA<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"member-tag\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\"><\/i> MICPA<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"member-tag\"><i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i> NWU MBA<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"member-tag\"><i class=\"fas fa-chart-line\"><\/i> Corporate Trainer<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"member-tag\"><i class=\"fas fa-building\"><\/i> Deloitte<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- JAVASCRIPT \u2013 READ MORE TOGGLE                -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<script>\r\n  (function() {\r\n    const btn = document.getElementById('readMoreNew');\r\n    const extra = document.getElementById('bioNew');\r\n    const txt = document.getElementById('btnNew');\r\n\r\n    if (btn && extra) {\r\n      btn.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n        const open = extra.classList.toggle('open');\r\n        btn.classList.toggle('active');\r\n        btn.setAttribute('aria-expanded', open);\r\n        txt.textContent = open ? 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background: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 24px;\r\n    padding: 32px 30px 30px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.06);\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.04);\r\n    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    min-height: 420px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-category::before {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    right: 0;\r\n    height: 4px;\r\n    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-category.cat-1::before {\r\n    background: #073369;\r\n  }\r\n  .service-category.cat-2::before {\r\n    background: #027B7A;\r\n  }\r\n  .service-category.cat-3::before {\r\n    background: #4172A8;\r\n  }\r\n  .service-category.cat-4::before {\r\n    background: #073369;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-category:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-6px);\r\n   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1fr;\r\n    gap: 4px 16px;\r\n    margin-top: 2px;\r\n    flex: 1;\r\n    align-content: start;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);\r\n    max-height: 180px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-list.expanded {\r\n    max-height: 2000px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-item-wrapper {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    padding: 4px 8px 4px 4px;\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    cursor: default;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-item-wrapper:hover {\r\n    background: rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.04);\r\n    transform: translateX(4px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-item {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.88rem;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-item .dot {\r\n    width: 6px;\r\n    height: 6px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-item-wrapper:hover .dot {\r\n    transform: scale(1.3);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .cat-1 .service-item .dot { background: #073369; }\r\n  .cat-2 .service-item .dot { background: #027B7A; }\r\n  .cat-3 .service-item .dot { background: #4172A8; }\r\n  .cat-4 .service-item .dot { background: #073369; }\r\n\r\n  .service-item .item-icon {\r\n    font-size: 0.6rem;\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n    opacity: 0.9;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    width: 14px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-item-wrapper:hover .item-icon {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Service description *\/\r\n  .service-desc {\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.72rem;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.9;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    margin-left: 30px;\r\n    margin-top: 1px;\r\n    font-weight: 400;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-item-wrapper:hover .service-desc {\r\n    opacity: 0.8;\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Hidden services *\/\r\n  .service-item-wrapper.hidden-service {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .service-list.expanded .service-item-wrapper.hidden-service {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== VIEW ALL SERVICES BUTTON \u2013 AS LINK ===== *\/\r\n  .view-more-wrapper {\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    margin-top: 45px;\r\n    grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .view-more-btn {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    background: #073369;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    padding: 15px 50px;\r\n    border-radius: 60px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);\r\n    \/*box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.25);*\/\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.3px;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    text-decoration: none!important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .view-more-btn::before {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027B7A, #4172A8);\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;\r\n    border-radius: 60px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .view-more-btn:hover::before {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .view-more-btn:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);\r\n    \/*box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.30);*\/\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .view-more-btn span,\r\n  .view-more-btn i {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .view-more-btn i {\r\n    transition: transform 0.4s ease;\r\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .view-more-btn:hover i {\r\n    transform: translateX(6px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- RESPONSIVE ----- *\/\r\n  @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n    .services-brand-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-list {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      max-height: 160px;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-category {\r\n      min-height: 380px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .services-brand {\r\n      padding: 50px 16px 60px;\r\n    }\r\n    .services-brand-header {\r\n      margin-bottom: 35px;\r\n    }\r\n    .services-brand-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-category {\r\n      padding: 24px 20px 26px;\r\n      min-height: auto;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-list {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 4px 12px;\r\n      max-height: 140px;\r\n    }\r\n    .category-description {\r\n      padding-left: 0;\r\n      margin-top: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n    .category-title {\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .category-icon {\r\n      width: 44px;\r\n      height: 44px;\r\n      font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-item {\r\n      font-size: 0.82rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-desc {\r\n      font-size: 0.68rem;\r\n      margin-left: 26px;\r\n    }\r\n    .view-more-btn {\r\n      font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n      padding: 13px 36px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .services-brand {\r\n      padding: 40px 12px 50px;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-category {\r\n      padding: 18px 14px 20px;\r\n      border-radius: 18px;\r\n      min-height: auto;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-list {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 2px;\r\n      max-height: 120px;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-item {\r\n      font-size: 0.78rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .service-desc {\r\n      font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n      margin-left: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n    .category-header {\r\n      gap: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n    .category-icon {\r\n      width: 38px;\r\n      height: 38px;\r\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n      border-radius: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n    .category-title {\r\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .category-title .badge-count {\r\n      font-size: 0.5rem;\r\n      padding: 1px 8px;\r\n    }\r\n    .category-description {\r\n      font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n      padding-left: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .services-brand-header h2 {\r\n      font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .services-brand-header p {\r\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .view-more-btn {\r\n      font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n      padding: 11px 24px;\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- SERVICES MARKUP \u2013 ALL SERVICES COMPLETE       -->\r\n<!-- VIEW ALL \u2192 LINK TO SERVICES PAGE              -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"services-brand\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"services-brand-container\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== HEADER ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"services-brand-header\">\r\n      <div class=\"label\">\r\n        <span class=\"line\"><\/span>\r\n        What We Offer\r\n        <span class=\"line\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Our <span>Services<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Comprehensive financial and accounting solutions tailored to meet your needs at every stage of your business journey.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== SERVICES GRID ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"services-brand-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <!-- CATEGORY 1: Business Services \u2013 7 Services                   -->\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <div class=\"service-category cat-1\">\r\n        <div class=\"category-header\">\r\n          <div class=\"category-icon\">\r\n            <i class=\"fas fa-briefcase\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"category-title-wrapper\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"category-title\">\r\n              Business Services\r\n              <span class=\"badge-count\">7<\/span>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"category-description\">\r\n          Comprehensive financial management and advisory services to help your business operate efficiently and grow sustainably.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"service-list\" id=\"serviceList1\">\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Small Business Accounting\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Daily financial record keeping and reporting<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Audits \u2013 Reviews \u2013 Compilations\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Financial statement assurance and reporting<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Forensic Accounting\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Investigative accounting for fraud and disputes<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Payroll\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Accurate payroll processing and compliance<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Cash Flow Management\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Optimize cash flow for business stability<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Non-Profit Organizations\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Specialized accounting for non-profits<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Internal Controls\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Design and implement strong internal controls<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <!-- CATEGORY 2: New & Growing Businesses \u2013 4 Services           -->\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <div class=\"service-category cat-2\">\r\n        <div class=\"category-header\">\r\n          <div class=\"category-icon\">\r\n            <i class=\"fas fa-seedling\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"category-title-wrapper\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"category-title\">\r\n              New & Growing Businesses\r\n              <span class=\"badge-count\">4<\/span>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"category-description\">\r\n          Expert guidance for startups and growing businesses to build a strong financial foundation and scale with confidence.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"service-list\" id=\"serviceList2\">\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> New Business Formation\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Entity selection, registration, and setup<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Part-Time CFO Services\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Strategic financial leadership on demand<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Strategic Business Planning\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Long-term planning for sustainable growth<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Bank Financing\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Assistance with loans and financing options<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <!-- CATEGORY 3: Tax Services \u2013 8 Services                       -->\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <div class=\"service-category cat-3\">\r\n        <div class=\"category-header\">\r\n          <div class=\"category-icon\">\r\n            <i class=\"fas fa-file-invoice-dollar\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"category-title-wrapper\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"category-title\">\r\n              Tax Services\r\n              <span class=\"badge-count\">8<\/span>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"category-description\">\r\n          Comprehensive tax solutions from planning and preparation to resolution of complex tax issues and IRS representation.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"service-list\" id=\"serviceList3\">\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Tax Preparation\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Accurate filing for individuals and businesses<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Tax Planning\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Strategic planning to minimize tax liability<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Tax Problems\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Resolution of complex tax issues<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> IRS Audit Representation\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Professional representation during IRS audits<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Non-Filed Tax Returns\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Assistance with filing past-due returns<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Back Taxes Owed\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Negotiation and resolution of back taxes<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Payroll Tax Problems\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Resolution of payroll tax issues<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> IRS Payment Plan\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Negotiate installment agreements with IRS<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <!-- CATEGORY 4: Bookkeeping Services \u2013 6 Services               -->\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <div class=\"service-category cat-4\">\r\n        <div class=\"category-header\">\r\n          <div class=\"category-icon\">\r\n            <i class=\"fas fa-calculator\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"category-title-wrapper\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"category-title\">\r\n              Bookkeeping Services\r\n              <span class=\"badge-count\">6<\/span>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"category-description\">\r\n          Complete QuickBooks solutions from setup and training to ongoing support, helping you manage your finances efficiently.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"service-list\" id=\"serviceList4\">\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Why QuickBooks\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Benefits and advantages of using QuickBooks<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> QuickBooks Setup\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Professional setup and configuration<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> QuickBooks Training\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Comprehensive training for your team<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> QuickAnswers\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Expert answers to your QuickBooks questions<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> QuickTune-up\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Optimize and clean up your QuickBooks file<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"service-item-wrapper hidden-service\">\r\n            <span class=\"service-item\">\r\n              <span class=\"item-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Buy QuickBooks and Save\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"service-desc\">Purchase QuickBooks with exclusive discounts<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <!-- VIEW ALL SERVICES BUTTON \u2013 LINK TO SERVICES PAGE            -->\r\n      <!-- ========================================================== -->\r\n      <div class=\"view-more-wrapper\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/services\/\" class=\"view-more-btn\">\r\n          <span>View All Services<\/span>\r\n          <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- Font Awesome -->\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" 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*\/\r\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Merriweather:wght@400;700;900&display=swap');\r\n\r\n  \/* ---------- SECTION BASE ---------- *\/\r\n  .tax-center-box {\r\n    padding: 60px 40px 80px;\r\n    background: #f0f4f8;\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- MAIN BOX CONTAINER \u2013 White Box with Shadow ----- *\/\r\n  .tax-center-box-main {\r\n    max-width: 1400px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 32px;\r\n    padding: 20px 55px 40px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.08), 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.04);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tax-center-box-main:hover {\r\n    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.10), 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.06);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- SECTION HEADER ----- *\/\r\n  .tax-center-box-header {\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    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0.88rem;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.65;\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n    flex: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Card Link *\/\r\n  .tax-card-box-link {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 8px;\r\n    margin-top: 14px;\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n    text-decoration: none!important;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    background: none;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    align-self: flex-start;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tax-card-box-link svg {\r\n    width: 14px;\r\n    height: 14px;\r\n    stroke: #027B7A;\r\n    stroke-width: 2.5;\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tax-card-box-link:hover {\r\n    color: #073369;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tax-card-box-link:hover svg {\r\n    transform: translateX(6px);\r\n    stroke: #073369;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- RESPONSIVE ----- *\/\r\n  @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n    .tax-center-box-main {\r\n      padding: 40px 30px 45px;\r\n      border-radius: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-center-box-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .tax-center-box {\r\n      padding: 40px 16px 50px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-center-box-main {\r\n      padding: 30px 20px 35px;\r\n      border-radius: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-center-box-header {\r\n      margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-center-box-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box {\r\n      padding: 20px 16px 18px;\r\n      border-radius: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box-icon {\r\n      width: 44px;\r\n      height: 44px;\r\n      border-radius: 12px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box-icon svg {\r\n      width: 24px;\r\n      height: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box h3 {\r\n      font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box p {\r\n      font-size: 0.82rem;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .tax-center-box {\r\n      padding: 30px 12px 40px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-center-box-main {\r\n      padding: 20px 14px 25px;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-center-box-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box {\r\n      padding: 16px 14px 16px;\r\n      border-radius: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box-icon {\r\n      width: 38px;\r\n      height: 38px;\r\n      border-radius: 10px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box-icon svg {\r\n      width: 20px;\r\n      height: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box h3 {\r\n      font-size: 0.88rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box p {\r\n      font-size: 0.78rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-center-box-header h2 {\r\n      font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-center-box-header p {\r\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box-link {\r\n      font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .tax-card-box-link svg {\r\n      width: 12px;\r\n      height: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- TAX CENTER MARKUP \u2013 BOX STYLE                 -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"tax-center-box\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tax-center-box-main\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== HEADER ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"tax-center-box-header\">\r\n      <div class=\"tag\">\u2726 Tax Resources<\/div>\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Tax <span>Center<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Everything you need to stay informed and compliant \u2013 from newsletters to tax forms and due dates.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== TAX CENTER GRID ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"tax-center-box-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Card 1: Newsletter -->\r\n      <div class=\"tax-card-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"tax-card-box-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M22 7L12 13L2 7\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Newsletter<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Our regularly updated newsletter provides timely articles to help you achieve your financial goals.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"tax-card-box-link\">\r\n          Subscribe\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Card 2: Financial Guides -->\r\n      <div class=\"tax-card-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"tax-card-box-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M4 19.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 17H20\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M6.5 2H20v20H6.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2z\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Financial Guides<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Practical, unbiased information to help you reach your financial goals.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"tax-card-box-link\">\r\n          View Guides\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Card 3: Track Your Refund -->\r\n      <div class=\"tax-card-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"tax-card-box-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"21\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16.65\" y2=\"16.65\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"11\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"14\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"8\" y1=\"11\" x2=\"14\" y2=\"11\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Track Your Refund<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Find out when you'll receive your federal and state refund.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"tax-card-box-link\">\r\n          Track Now\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Card 4: Tax Due Dates -->\r\n      <div class=\"tax-card-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"tax-card-box-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/>\r\n            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"15\" r=\"1\"\/>\r\n            <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"15\" r=\"1\"\/>\r\n            <circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"15\" r=\"1\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Tax Due Dates<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Please note the following tax due dates on your calendar, and come back often to keep up with the changes.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"tax-card-box-link\">\r\n          View Dates\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Card 5: Tax Rates -->\r\n      <div class=\"tax-card-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"tax-card-box-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <polyline points=\"23 6 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 1 18\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"17 6 23 6 23 12\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Tax Rates<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Tax rates change every year. Take a look at this year's tax rates.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"tax-card-box-link\">\r\n          View Rates\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Card 6: Tax Forms & Publications -->\r\n      <div class=\"tax-card-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"tax-card-box-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"10 9 9 9 8 9\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Tax Forms &amp; Publications<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Quickly view and print any IRS tax form or publication. Saves a trip to the post office.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"tax-card-box-link\">\r\n          View Forms\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Card 7: Record Retention Guide -->\r\n      <div class=\"tax-card-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"tax-card-box-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M19 21l-7-5-7 5V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h10a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Record Retention Guide<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Use this guide to determine how long you need to keep your tax and other financial records.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"tax-card-box-link\">\r\n          View Guide\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Card 8: State Tax Forms -->\r\n      <div class=\"tax-card-box\">\r\n        <div class=\"tax-card-box-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0 1 18 0z\"\/>\r\n            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>State Tax Forms<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Quickly print the tax forms you need from any State in the country.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"tax-card-box-link\">\r\n          View Forms\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n            <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400e833 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"400e833\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f89caf elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8f89caf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- PAYMENT SOLUTIONS \u2013 Proper SVGs + No BG      -->\r\n<!-- Step-by-step flow: Account \u2192 Employees \u2192 Payroll -->\r\n<!-- Fonts: Merriweather + Segoe UI                -->\r\n<!-- Colors: #073369, #027B7A, #4172A8, #000000   -->\r\n<!-- WordPress ready \u2013 Custom HTML block           -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  \/* ---------- FONTS ---------- *\/\r\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Merriweather:wght@400;700;900&display=swap');\r\n\r\n  \/* ---------- SECTION BASE ---------- *\/\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow {\r\n    padding: 70px 40px 80px;\r\n    background: #f0f4f8;\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- MAIN BOX CONTAINER \u2013 White Box with Shadow ----- *\/\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow-box {\r\n    max-width: 1300px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    \/*background-image: url('\/https:\/\/wmicpawp1.mystartupcrew.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/hero-2.jpg');*\/\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 32px;\r\n    padding: 55px 55px 60px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.08), 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.04);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow-box:hover {\r\n    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.10), 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.06);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- SECTION HEADER ----- *\/\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow-header {\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    margin-bottom: 45px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow-header .tag {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n    background: rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.08);\r\n    padding: 6px 22px;\r\n    border-radius: 60px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow-header h2 {\r\n    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;\r\n    font-weight: 900;\r\n    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);\r\n    color: #073369;\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n    text-transform: capitalize;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow-header h2 span {\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow-header p {\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\r\n    color: #000000!important;\r\n    opacity: 0.9;\r\n    max-width: 580px;\r\n    margin: 12px auto 0;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- 3-COLUMN GRID WITH ARROWS ----- *\/\r\n  .payment-solutions-arrow-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;\r\n    gap: 0;\r\n    align-items: stretch;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- STEP CARD \u2013 NO BACKGROUND ----- *\/\r\n  .payment-step-arrow {\r\n    background: transparent;\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n    padding: 40px 28px 35px;\r\n    border: 2px solid #eef2f7;\r\n    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    grid-column: span 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-step-arrow::before {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    right: 0;\r\n    height: 4px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #027B7A, #4172A8);\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-step-arrow:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-8px);\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.2);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.08);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-step-arrow:hover::before {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Step Number Badge *\/\r\n  .payment-step-arrow-badge {\r\n    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;\r\n    font-weight: 900;\r\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    background: #027B7A;\r\n    width: 30px;\r\n    height: 30px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n    transition: all 0.4s ease;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.5px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-step-arrow:hover .payment-step-arrow-badge {\r\n    transform: scale(1.1);\r\n    background: #073369;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Card Icon - Large SVG with proper visibility *\/\r\n  .payment-step-arrow-icon {\r\n    width: 80px;\r\n    height: 80px;\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    transition: all 0.4s ease;\r\n    flex-shrink: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-step-arrow:hover .payment-step-arrow-icon {\r\n    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-step-arrow-icon svg {\r\n    width: 40px;\r\n    height: 40px;\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke: #ffffff;\r\n    stroke-width: 2;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Icon background colors - solid gradients *\/\r\n  .payment-step-arrow:nth-child(1) .payment-step-arrow-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #073369, #0a4a7a); }\r\n  .payment-step-arrow:nth-child(3) .payment-step-arrow-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027B7A, #029e9e); }\r\n  .payment-step-arrow:nth-child(5) .payment-step-arrow-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4172A8, #5a8fc4); }\r\n\r\n  \/* Card Title *\/\r\n  .payment-step-arrow h3 {\r\n    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n    color: #073369;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Card Description *\/\r\n  .payment-step-arrow p {\r\n    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.92rem;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.9;\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n    flex: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== ARROW BETWEEN STEPS ===== *\/\r\n  .step-arrow {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    padding: 0 8px;\r\n    grid-column: span 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .step-arrow svg {\r\n    width: 36px;\r\n    height: 36px;\r\n    stroke: #027B7A;\r\n    stroke-width: 2.5;\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n    opacity: 0.5;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .payment-step-arrow:hover + .step-arrow svg,\r\n  .step-arrow:hover svg {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n    stroke: #073369;\r\n    transform: translateX(4px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Mobile arrow - hidden by default *\/\r\n  .step-arrow-mobile {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- RESPONSIVE ----- *\/\r\n  @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-box {\r\n      padding: 40px 30px 45px;\r\n      border-radius: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-grid .step-arrow {\r\n      display: none;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-grid .step-arrow-mobile {\r\n      display: flex !important;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      padding: 4px 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-grid .step-arrow-mobile svg {\r\n      transform: rotate(90deg);\r\n      width: 30px;\r\n      height: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow {\r\n      grid-column: span 1 !important;\r\n      background: transparent;\r\n      border: 2px solid #eef2f7;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow:hover {\r\n      background: #ffffff;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow {\r\n      padding: 40px 16px 50px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-box {\r\n      padding: 30px 20px 35px;\r\n      border-radius: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-header {\r\n      margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow {\r\n      padding: 30px 22px 26px;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow-icon {\r\n      width: 68px;\r\n      height: 68px;\r\n      border-radius: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow-icon svg {\r\n      width: 34px;\r\n      height: 34px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow h3 {\r\n      font-size: 1.1rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow p {\r\n      font-size: 0.88rem;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow {\r\n      padding: 30px 12px 40px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-box {\r\n      padding: 20px 14px 25px;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow {\r\n      padding: 24px 16px 22px;\r\n      border-radius: 14px;\r\n      border: 2px solid #eef2f7;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow-icon {\r\n      width: 60px;\r\n      height: 60px;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow-icon svg {\r\n      width: 30px;\r\n      height: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow h3 {\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow p {\r\n      font-size: 0.82rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-step-arrow-badge {\r\n      width: 26px;\r\n      height: 26px;\r\n      font-size: 0.6rem;\r\n      margin-bottom: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-header h2 {\r\n      font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .payment-solutions-arrow-header p {\r\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- PAYMENT SOLUTIONS \u2013 WITH PROPER SVGs          -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"payment-solutions-arrow\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"payment-solutions-arrow-box\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== HEADER ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"payment-solutions-arrow-header\">\r\n      <div class=\"tag\">\u2726 Resources &amp; Portal<\/div>\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Payment <span>Solutions.<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Streamlined tools to help you manage payments, employees, and payroll effortlessly.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== 3-COLUMN GRID WITH ARROWS ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"payment-solutions-arrow-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Step 1: Create An Account -->\r\n      <div class=\"payment-step-arrow\">\r\n        <div class=\"payment-step-arrow-badge\">01<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"payment-step-arrow-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/>\r\n            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Create An Account<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Join our platform effortlessly! Streamlined user registration with secure verification.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Arrow 1 \u2192 2 -->\r\n      <div class=\"step-arrow\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n          <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n          <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Step 2: Add Your Employees -->\r\n      <div class=\"payment-step-arrow\">\r\n        <div class=\"payment-step-arrow-badge\">02<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"payment-step-arrow-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/>\r\n            <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Add Your Employees<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Join our platform effortlessly! Streamlined user registration with secure verification.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Arrow 2 \u2192 3 -->\r\n      <div class=\"step-arrow\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n          <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n          <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Step 3: Run Your First Payroll -->\r\n      <div class=\"payment-step-arrow\">\r\n        <div class=\"payment-step-arrow-badge\">03<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"payment-step-arrow-icon\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M8 10h8\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M8 14h6\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M2 8h20\"\/>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3>Run Your First Payroll<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          Join our platform effortlessly! Streamlined user registration with secure verification.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Mobile Arrows (hidden on desktop) -->\r\n      <div class=\"step-arrow-mobile\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n          <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n          <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"step-arrow-mobile\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n          <line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/>\r\n          <polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-741712e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"741712e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ce597 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"48ce597\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- CONTACT SECTION \u2013 With Submit Success Msg     -->\r\n<!-- Modern Design + Form Submit Message           -->\r\n<!-- Fonts: Merriweather + Inter                   -->\r\n<!-- Colors: #073369, #027B7A, #4172A8, #000000   -->\r\n<!-- WordPress ready \u2013 Custom HTML block           -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  \/* ---------- FONTS ---------- *\/\r\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Merriweather:wght@400;700;900&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');\r\n\r\n  \/* ---------- SECTION BASE ---------- *\/\r\n  .contact-modern {\r\n    padding: 40px 40px 90px;\r\n    background: #f5f8fc;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern::before {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: -30%;\r\n    right: -10%;\r\n    width: 500px;\r\n    height: 500px;\r\n    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    bottom: -20%;\r\n    left: -5%;\r\n    width: 400px;\r\n    height: 400px;\r\n    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(65, 114, 168, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- MAIN BOX \u2013 Modern Card ----- *\/\r\n  .contact-modern-box {\r\n    max-width: 1400px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 28px;\r\n    padding: 35px 35px 60px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.06), 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.03);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.04);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-box:hover {\r\n    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.08), 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.05);\r\n    transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- SECTION HEADER ----- *\/\r\n  .contact-modern-header {\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    margin-bottom: 50px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-header .tag {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    font-size: 0.7rem;\r\n    letter-spacing: 1.5px;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n    background: rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.08);\r\n    padding: 6px 22px;\r\n    border-radius: 60px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-header h2 {\r\n    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;\r\n    font-weight: 900;\r\n    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);\r\n    color: #073369;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-header h2 span {\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027B7A, #4172A8);\r\n    -webkit-background-clip: text;\r\n    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;\r\n    background-clip: text;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-header p {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.6;\r\n    max-width: 580px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- CONTENT: 2 Columns ----- *\/\r\n  .contact-modern-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;\r\n    gap: 50px;\r\n    align-items: start;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== LEFT: Contact Info ===== *\/\r\n  .contact-modern-info h3 {\r\n    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n    color: #073369;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-info > p {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.6;\r\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-details {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: flex-start;\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    padding: 14px 18px;\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.05);\r\n    background: #fafcfe;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item:hover {\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    border-color: rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.12);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.04);\r\n    transform: translateX(6px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item .icon-wrap {\r\n    width: 44px;\r\n    height: 44px;\r\n    border-radius: 12px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.08), rgba(65, 114, 168, 0.08));\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item:hover .icon-wrap {\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027B7A, #4172A8);\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item .icon-wrap svg {\r\n    width: 20px;\r\n    height: 20px;\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke: currentColor;\r\n    stroke-width: 2;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item .text-group {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item .text-group .label {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.65rem;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.8px;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.35;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item .text-group .value {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.92rem;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    transition: color 0.3s ease;\r\n    line-height: 1.5;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-item .text-group .value:hover {\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== RIGHT: Contact Form ===== *\/\r\n  .contact-modern-form h3 {\r\n    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\r\n    color: #073369;\r\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group {\r\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group label {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.7;\r\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group input,\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group textarea {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    padding: 14px 18px;\r\n    border: 2px solid rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.06);\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.92rem;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    background: #fafcfe;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    outline: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group input:focus,\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group textarea:focus {\r\n    border-color: #027B7A;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.06);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group input::placeholder,\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group textarea::placeholder {\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.25;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-group textarea {\r\n    min-height: 120px;\r\n    resize: vertical;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .form-row {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .submit-btn {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    font-size: 0.92rem;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    background: #073369;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    padding: 14px 44px;\r\n    border-radius: 60px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);\r\n    \/*box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(7, 51, 105, 0.15);*\/\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.3px;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    margin-top: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .submit-btn::before {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027B7A, #4172A8);\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;\r\n    border-radius: 60px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .submit-btn:hover::before {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .submit-btn:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    \/*box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.25);*\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .submit-btn span,\r\n  .contact-modern-form .submit-btn i {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .submit-btn i {\r\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .contact-modern-form .submit-btn:hover i {\r\n    transform: translateX(6px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== SUCCESS MESSAGE ===== *\/\r\n  .form-success {\r\n    display: none;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n    background: #ecfdf5;\r\n    border: 2px solid #027B7A;\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n    padding: 16px 22px;\r\n    margin-top: 16px;\r\n    animation: fadeSlideIn 0.5s ease forwards;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .form-success.show {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .form-success .success-icon {\r\n    width: 36px;\r\n    height: 36px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    background: #027B7A;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-size: 1rem;\r\n    flex-shrink: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .form-success .success-text {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 0.92rem;\r\n    color: #065f46;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .form-success .success-text strong {\r\n    color: #027B7A;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes fadeSlideIn {\r\n    from {\r\n      opacity: 0;\r\n      transform: translateY(15px);\r\n    }\r\n    to {\r\n      opacity: 1;\r\n      transform: translateY(0);\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== FORM HIDDEN ===== *\/\r\n  .form-hidden {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- RESPONSIVE ----- *\/\r\n  @media (max-width: 992px) {\r\n    .contact-modern {\r\n      padding: 50px 20px 60px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-box {\r\n      padding: 40px 30px 45px;\r\n      border-radius: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 40px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .contact-modern {\r\n      padding: 40px 16px 50px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-box {\r\n      padding: 30px 20px 35px;\r\n      border-radius: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-header {\r\n      margin-bottom: 35px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-form .form-row {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-item .text-group .value {\r\n      font-size: 0.85rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-item {\r\n      padding: 12px 14px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .contact-modern {\r\n      padding: 30px 12px 40px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-box {\r\n      padding: 20px 14px 25px;\r\n      border-radius: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-header h2 {\r\n      font-size: 1.8rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-header p {\r\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-item .icon-wrap {\r\n      width: 36px;\r\n      height: 36px;\r\n      border-radius: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-item .icon-wrap svg {\r\n      width: 16px;\r\n      height: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-form .submit-btn {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      padding: 14px 20px;\r\n    }\r\n    .contact-modern-item {\r\n      padding: 10px 12px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- CONTACT SECTION \u2013 MODERN MARKUP              -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"contact-modern\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"contact-modern-box\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== HEADER ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"contact-modern-header\">\r\n      <div class=\"tag\">\u2726 Get in Touch<\/div>\r\n      <h2>\r\n        Contact <span>Us<\/span>\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <p>\r\n        If you have any unanswered questions, please let us know.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ===== CONTENT: 2 Columns ===== -->\r\n    <div class=\"contact-modern-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== LEFT: Contact Info ===== -->\r\n      <div class=\"contact-modern-info\">\r\n        <h3>Contact Information<\/h3>\r\n        <p>\r\n          We're here to help. Reach out to us through any of the channels below.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"contact-modern-details\">\r\n\r\n          <!-- Address -->\r\n          <div class=\"contact-modern-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0 1 18 0z\"\/>\r\n                <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/>\r\n              <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"text-group\">\r\n              <span class=\"label\">Address<\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"value\">Schuhardt Chamberlain &amp; Mohr, PC<br>975 Spaulding Ave SE, Suite A<br>Ada, Michigan, 49301<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- Email -->\r\n          <div class=\"contact-modern-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/>\r\n                <path d=\"M22 7L12 13L2 7\"\/>\r\n              <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"text-group\">\r\n              <span class=\"label\">Email<\/span>\r\n              <a href=\"mailto:nate@wmicpa.com\" class=\"value\">nate@wmicpa.com<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- Phone -->\r\n          <div class=\"contact-modern-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n              <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-8.63-3.07 19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6 19.79 19.79 0 0 1-3.07-8.67A2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 .7 2.81 2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 0 0 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/>\r\n              <\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"text-group\">\r\n              <span class=\"label\">Phone<\/span>\r\n              <a href=\"tel:+16169567979\" class=\"value\">(616) 956-7979<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- ===== RIGHT: Contact Form ===== -->\r\n      <div class=\"contact-modern-form\">\r\n        <h3>Send Us a Message<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <!-- ===== FORM ===== -->\r\n        <form id=\"contactForm\">\r\n          <div class=\"form-row\">\r\n            <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n              <label for=\"name\">Your Name<\/label>\r\n              <input type=\"text\" id=\"name\" placeholder=\"John Doe\" required>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n              <label for=\"email\">Your Email<\/label>\r\n              <input type=\"email\" id=\"email\" placeholder=\"john@example.com\" required>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n            <label for=\"subject\">Subject<\/label>\r\n            <input type=\"text\" id=\"subject\" placeholder=\"How can we help?\">\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"form-group\">\r\n            <label for=\"message\">Message<\/label>\r\n            <textarea id=\"message\" placeholder=\"Your message here...\" required><\/textarea>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <button type=\"submit\" class=\"submit-btn\" id=\"submitBtn\">\r\n            <span>Send Message<\/span>\r\n            <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n        <\/form>\r\n\r\n        <!-- ===== SUCCESS MESSAGE ===== -->\r\n        <div class=\"form-success\" id=\"successMessage\">\r\n          <div class=\"success-icon\">\r\n            <i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"success-text\">\r\n            <strong>Thank you!<\/strong> Your message has been sent successfully. We'll get back to you soon.\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- JAVASCRIPT \u2013 FORM SUBMIT                     -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<script>\r\n  (function() {\r\n    const form = document.getElementById('contactForm');\r\n    const successMsg = document.getElementById('successMessage');\r\n    const submitBtn = document.getElementById('submitBtn');\r\n\r\n    form.addEventListener('submit', function(e) {\r\n      e.preventDefault();\r\n\r\n      \/\/ Show success message\r\n      successMsg.classList.add('show');\r\n\r\n      \/\/ Hide form\r\n      form.style.display = 'none';\r\n\r\n      \/\/ Reset form (optional)\r\n      \/\/ form.reset();\r\n\r\n      \/\/ You can also send data to server here using fetch() or AJAX\r\n      \/\/ Example:\r\n      \/\/ const formData = new FormData(form);\r\n      \/\/ fetch('\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php', { method: 'POST', body: formData })\r\n      \/\/   .then(response => response.json())\r\n      \/\/   .then(data => console.log(data));\r\n    });\r\n\r\n  })();\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<!-- Font Awesome -->\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.0.0-beta3\/css\/all.min.css\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9d71cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c9d71cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3e82c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a3e82c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n<!-- RECENT NEWS \u2013 Equal Height Cards              -->\r\n<!-- No negative space, all cards equal            -->\r\n<!-- WordPress ready \u2013 Custom HTML block           -->\r\n<!-- ============================================ -->\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  \/* ---------- FONTS ---------- *\/\r\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Merriweather:wght@400;700;900&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');\r\n\r\n  \/* ---------- SECTION BASE ---------- *\/\r\n  .news-equal {\r\n    padding: 0px 40px 80px;\r\n    background: #f5f8fc;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .news-equal::before {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: -20%;\r\n    right: -10%;\r\n    width: 500px;\r\n    height: 500px;\r\n    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 123, 122, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ----- CONTAINER ----- *\/\r\n  .news-equal-container {\r\n    max-width: 1200px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== SECTION HEADER \u2013 CENTER ===== *\/\r\n  .news-equal-header {\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .news-equal-header h2 {\r\n    font-family: 'Merriweather', serif;\r\n    font-weight: 900;\r\n    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);\r\n    color: #073369;\r\n    margin: 0 0 6px 0;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.02em;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .news-equal-header h2 span {\r\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #027B7A, #4172A8);\r\n    -webkit-background-clip: text;\r\n    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;\r\n    background-clip: text;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .news-equal-header p {\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 1rem;\r\n    color: #000000;\r\n    opacity: 0.9;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* ===== MAIN: 1 Large + 2 Small (Equal Height) ===== *\/\r\n  .news-equal-main {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;\r\n    gap: 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