/* =========================
   FONT & COLORS
========================= */

:root {
  --primary-blue: #213993;
  --accent-red: #ED3833;
  --light-grey: #fbfcfb;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --dark-text: #1a1a1a;
  --muted-text: #555555;

  --font-primary: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* =========================
   BASE TYPOGRAPHY
========================= */

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Headings - neutral by default */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--dark-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

h1 { font-size: 40px; }
h2 { font-size: 32px; }
h3 { font-size: 26px; }
h4 { font-size: 20px; }

/* Paragraphs */
p {
  color: var(--muted-text);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.heading-underline {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.heading-underline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 60%;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.text-blue {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.text-red {
  color: var(--accent-red);
}
/* =========================
   BUTTON SYSTEM
========================= */

.btn-primary-blue {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary-blue:hover {
  background-color: #182c7a; /* slightly darker */
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-accent-red {
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-accent-red:hover {
  background-color: #861010; /* slightly darker */
  color: var(--white);
}

a{
  text-decoration: none;
}









/* =========================
   NAVBAR
========================= */

.navbar-white {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.navbar-logo {
  height: 42px;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  color: var(--dark-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}





/* =========================
  HERO SECTION
========================= */
/* .hero-section {
  height: 80vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("../images/hero.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    rgba(33,57,147,0.92) 0%,
    rgba(33,57,147,0.92) 38%,
    rgba(33,57,147,0.75) 45%,
    transparent 62%
  );
  z-index: 2;
}


.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding-top: 130px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.text-accent {
  position: relative;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.text-accent::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(237,56,51,0.6);
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: white;
}

.hero-cta .btn {
  padding: 14px 34px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-top: -10px;
} */


/* HERO SECTION */


.finance-hero {
  background: var(--white);
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-title span {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-services h6 {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-services p {
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.service-box {
  padding: 10px 15px;
}


.hero-img {
  max-width: 100%;
}
/* Mobile spacing fix */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-img {
    margin-top: 30px;   /* increase space above image */
  }
}



/* Section Background */
.info-section {
  background: #213993; /* Primary Blue */
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Column */
.info-col {
  padding: 5px 30px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Divider Line */
.info-col:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  right: 0;
  width: 1px;
  height: 60%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* light divider */
}

/* Icon Circle */
.info-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: #ffffff; /* white circle */
  color: #213993; /* primary blue icon */
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;

  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover animation */
.info-col:hover .info-icon {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.1);
  background: #ED3833; /* accent red */
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Text */
.info-col h5 {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.info-col p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Remove divider on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .info-col::after {
    display: none;
  }
}






/* =========================
   SERVICES SECTION - FULL WIDTH
========================= */
.service-card .btn-primary-blue {
  display: inline-block;     /* makes it behave like button */
  margin: 0 20px 20px 20px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.services-section {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background-color: var(--light-grey);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 10px; /* minimal left/right padding */
}

/* SERVICE CARD */
.service-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden; /* ensures image covers top half nicely */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* IMAGE COVERING UPPER HALF */
.service-card .service-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px; /* default desktop size */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* CONTENT */
.service-card h3.card-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 20px 20px 12px 20px;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  text-align: left;
}

.service-card p {
  color: var(--muted-text);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin: 0 20px 20px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-card button {
  margin: 0 20px 20px 20px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card button:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* =============================
   RESPONSIVE STYLING
============================= */

/* Medium screens (tablets) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .service-card .service-img {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .service-card h3.card-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .service-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .service-card button {
    padding: 10px 24px;
  }
}

/* Small screens (mobile) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* single column for mobile */
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .service-card .service-img {
    height: 160px;
  }

  .service-card h3.card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .service-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .service-card button {
    width: 100%; /* full width button on mobile */
    padding: 12px;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .service-card .service-img {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .service-card h3.card-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .service-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-card button {
    width: calc(100% - 40px); /* full card width minus horizontal padding */
    margin: 0 20px 20px 20px; /* keep vertical spacing */
    padding: 12px 0; /* smaller horizontal padding */
    box-sizing: border-box; /* ensure it fits inside the card */
  }
}






.importance-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f7f9fc;
}

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #1e2a38;
}

.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  color: #555;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.importance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.importance-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.importance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.importance-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #0a3cff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.importance-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.importance-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.importance-card ul li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}






/* WHY CHOOSE US SECTION */
.why-choose-us {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle blue texture overlay */
.why-choose-us::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.137) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.05),
      rgba(0,0,0,0.12)
    );
  background-size: 22px 22px, 100% 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Keep content above texture */
.why-choose-us > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Image on the left */
.why-choose-us .image {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 48%;
  padding-right: 30px;
}

.why-choose-us .image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Content on the right */
.why-choose-us .content {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 52%;
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.why-choose-us .content h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-choose-us .content p {
  color: var(--light-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Points list */
.why-choose-us .why-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.why-choose-us .why-points li {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Small accent bullet */
.why-choose-us .why-points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* CTA Button */
.why-choose-us .cta-button {
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-choose-us .cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #d32f2f;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose-us {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 20px;
  }

  .why-choose-us .image,
  .why-choose-us .content {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .why-choose-us .image {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .why-choose-us .why-points li {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .why-choose-us .why-points li::before {
    display: none;
  }
}







.process-section {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 60px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

/* Step */
.process-step {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

/* Hover animation for entire step */
.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* Icon Circle */
.process-step .icon-circle {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

/* Icon hover effect */
.process-step .icon-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Step Title */
.process-step h5 {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Step Description */
.process-step p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-step {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}










.achievement-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: url("../images/counter.png") center/cover no-repeat;
}

/* Section Title */
.section-title {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Cards */
.achievement-card {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55); /* darker card */
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.achievement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

/* Icon */
.achievement-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #ffd369; /* premium accountant gold */
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Counter */
.achievement-card h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.achievement-card span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}













.faq-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #f8f9fc;
}

.faq-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-question .icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #555;
  display: none;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Active State */
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

.faq-item.active .icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}





.cta-section {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  padding: 30px 0 0; /* 🔽 reduced height */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Text */
.cta-title {
  font-size: 2.4rem; /* 🔼 bigger title */
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem; /* 🔼 slightly bigger */
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Image */
.cta-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Align image bottom */
.cta-section .row {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.cta-section .col-lg-5 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Button */
.cta-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #213993;
  padding: 16px 40px; /* 🔼 bigger button */
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;   /* 🔼 larger text */
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
  background: #ED3833;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 32px 0 0;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .cta-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-section .col-lg-5 {
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
}


.site-footer {
  background: #0f1f4a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 0 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Brand */
.footer-brand {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-text {
  color: #cfd6f3;
  max-width: 360px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Titles */
.footer-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Links */
.footer-links,
.footer-contact {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #cfd6f3;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ED3833;
}

/* Contact */
.footer-contact li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #cfd6f3;
}

/* Bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #bfc7ea;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-footer {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-text {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

.footer-brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.footer-contact a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* Mobile alignment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-brand-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}












    .testimonials-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 70px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
}

/* Card */
.testimonial-card {
  width: 300px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 25px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #E8EAE9;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(33,57,147,0.25);
}

/* Header */
.testimonial-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Profile icon */
.profile-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #213993;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Text */
.profile-info h5 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #213993;
}

.profile-info span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes marquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Pause on hover */
.testimonial-slider:hover .testimonial-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    width: 260px;
  }
}






* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
}

body {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #333;
}

.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* ================= BANNER ================= */
.tax-hero {
  padding: 50px 0; /* small height */
  background: #213993; /* primary blue */
  color: #ffffff;
}

.tax-hero-content {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center; /* desktop center */
}

/* Tag */
.tax-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Heading */
.tax-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Text */
.tax-hero-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}


/* 📱 Mobile View */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tax-hero {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .tax-hero-content {
    text-align: left; /* mobile left align */
  }

  .tax-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}



/* ================= services cards individual page ================= */
.taxation-cards {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9fbff 0%, #eef2ff 100%);
  padding: 120px 0;
}

/* One card per row */
.tax-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 100px;
}

/* Card */
.tax-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 70px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(33, 57, 147, 0.08);
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

.tax-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(33, 57, 147, 0.15);
}

/* Reverse layout */
.tax-card.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Content */
.tax-content {
  width: 55%;
}

/* Image */
.tax-image {
  width: 40%;
  text-align: center;
}

.tax-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
}

/* Icon */
.tax-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #213993, #4f6bff);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(33, 57, 147, 0.2);
}

/* Title */
.tax-card h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #213993;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Text */
.tax-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* List */
.tax-card ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tax-card ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #444;
}

/* Button */
.tax-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #213993;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.tax-btn:hover {
  background: #162766;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tax-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px;
  }

  .tax-card.reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .tax-content,
  .tax-image {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .tax-image {
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  .tax-image img {
    max-width: 300px;
  }
}






/* ================= CTA ================= */
.consultation-cta {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #213993, #2d5be3);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 60px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-box h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-box p {
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .banner-grid,
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .sub-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sub-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




/* ================= WHY IMPORTANT ================= */
.why-important {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.why-important .section-heading {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.importance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.importance-card {
  background: #f9fafc;
  padding: 38px 25px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.importance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(33,57,147,0.2);
}

/* ICON */
.importance-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: #213993;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}

.importance-card h4 {
  color: #213993;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.importance-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .importance-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .importance-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}




/*GALLERY*/
/* ================= GALLERY SECTION ================= */

.tax-gallery {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #f8faff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #213993;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

/* Wrapper */
.gallery-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Moving Track */
.gallery-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollGallery 25s linear infinite;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes scrollGallery {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Images */
.gallery-img {
  width: 260px;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.gallery-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* ================= MODAL ================= */

.image-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  padding-top: 100px;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-img {
  max-width: 80%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  border-radius: 20px;
  animation: zoomIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes zoomIn {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.7);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: 60px;
  font-size: 40px;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
}












/* ================= ABOUT CARDS ================= */

.about-cards-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.about-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.about-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  color: #213993;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.about-card h4 {
  color: #213993;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}











/* ================= CONTACT SECTION ================= */

.contact-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f8f9fc;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

/* ===== FORM BOX ===== */

.contact-form-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
}

.contact-form-box h2 {
  color: #213993;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-form-box p {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: #555;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #e1e5f0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: #213993;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(33,57,147,0.1);
}

.contact-btn {
  background: #213993;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-btn:hover {
  background: #162c74;
}

/* ===== INFO CARDS ===== */

.contact-info {
  display: grid;
  gap: 20px;
}

.info-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.info-card i {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #213993;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.info-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #213993;
}

.info-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #555;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-info {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-info {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}



.mf-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #eef2ff 100%);
}

.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

/* Top Layout */
.mf-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.mf-image {
  flex: 1.2;   /* give image more space */
}

.mf-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;          /* makes it big */
  object-fit: cover;      /* prevents stretching */
  border-radius: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.mf-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.mf-content h2 {
  font-size: 40px;
  color: #0a1f44;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mf-content p {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mf-top {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .mf-image img {
    height: 400px;
  }
}


/* Services Grid */
.mf-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

/* Card */
.mf-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mf-card:hover {
  border: 1px solid #0a1f44;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Icon */
.mf-card i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #0a1f44;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Title */
.mf-card h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #0a1f44;
}

/* Description */
.mf-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mf-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .mf-services {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .mf-services {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}








.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 25px;
}

.blog-content h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: #d9232d;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.blog-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;        /* same height for all */
  object-fit: cover;    /* crop without distortion */
}




.blog-details h2 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-details h4 {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #c0392b;
}

.blog-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}