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        "rendered": "<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"643\" class=\"elementor elementor-643\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ac48e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"77ac48e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bbd0dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bbd0dd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d90aee elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5d90aee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e4fecf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e4fecf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finances and Taxes in Finland<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4c4678 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e4c4678\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8586aee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8586aee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcd4196 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dcd4196\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a75a58 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a75a58\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-746505b elementor-widget elementor-widget-hfe-breadcrumbs-widget\" data-id=\"746505b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ul class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs hfe-breadcrumbs-show-home\"><li class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-item hfe-breadcrumbs-first\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-home-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-home\" viewbox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M280.37 148.26L96 300.11V464a16 16 0 0 0 16 16l112.06-.29a16 16 0 0 0 15.92-16V368a16 16 0 0 1 16-16h64a16 16 0 0 1 16 16v95.64a16 16 0 0 0 16 16.05L464 480a16 16 0 0 0 16-16V300L295.67 148.26a12.19 12.19 0 0 0-15.3 0zM571.6 251.47L488 182.56V44.05a12 12 0 0 0-12-12h-56a12 12 0 0 0-12 12v72.61L318.47 43a48 48 0 0 0-61 0L4.34 251.47a12 12 0 0 0-1.6 16.9l25.5 31A12 12 0 0 0 45.15 301l235.22-193.74a12.19 12.19 0 0 1 15.3 0L530.9 301a12 12 0 0 0 16.9-1.6l25.5-31a12 12 0 0 0-1.7-16.93z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/workerinfinland.com\/en_gb\"><span class=\"hfe-breadcrumbs-text\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f680cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"1f680cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title\">Understanding Your Finances in Finland<\/h2><div class=\"ekit_heading_separetor_wraper ekit_heading_elementskit-border-divider\"><div class=\"elementskit-border-divider\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d192a8a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d192a8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"545\">When moving to Finland for work, it\u2019s important to get a good understanding of how personal finances and taxes work. This will help you plan your budget, avoid surprises, and make the most of your time in Finland.<\/p><h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"573\">Opening a Bank Account<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"660\">One of the first things you&#8217;ll need is a Finnish bank account. This is essential for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"784\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"684\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"684\">Receiving your salary<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"714\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"714\">Paying rent and other bills<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"784\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"784\">Accessing online services like mobile payment apps and tax services<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"823\">To open an account, you usually need:<\/p><ul data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"962\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"857\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"857\">A valid passport or official ID<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"894\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"894\">A residence permit (if applicable)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"929\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"929\">A Finnish personal identity code<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"962\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"962\">Proof of employment or studies<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1065\">Most banks offer online banking services in English and mobile apps to make managing your money easy.<\/p><p data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1065\"><strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"296\">Opening a bank account in Finland may take more effort than expected, especially for newcomers from abroad.<\/strong> Banks are required to follow strict regulations, so be prepared to explain why you need the account, share details about your employment or studies, and provide supporting documents such as proof of income and identity. While the process might feel bureaucratic, it\u2019s all part of national and EU-level efforts to prevent financial crimes like money laundering.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8316929 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8316929\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/workerinfinland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Financial_decorative_1.webp\" title=\"Financial_decorative_1\" alt=\"Financial_decorative_1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bca787d e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bca787d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be04130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"be04130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5df1d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c5df1d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-173b04a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"173b04a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f9fc40 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f9fc40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1624\">Taxes in Finland<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1736\">All employees in Finland pay taxes, which fund public services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1767\">Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2389\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1969\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1969\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1783\">Tax Card<\/strong>: Before starting work, you must apply for a tax card from the Finnish Tax Administration (Verohallinto). Your employer needs this to withhold the correct amount of tax from your salary.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2155\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2062\"><strong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1989\">Income Tax<\/strong>: The amount you pay depends on how much you earn. The tax rate includes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2155\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2086\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2086\">National income tax<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2121\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2121\">Municipal tax (varies by city)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2155\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2155\">Social security contributions<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2389\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2389\"><strong data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2175\">Filing Taxes<\/strong>: In most cases, your taxes are automatically deducted, and you\u2019ll receive a pre-filled tax return each spring. You\u2019ll need to check and approve it online. If anything is missing or incorrect, you can make changes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1602\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vero.fi\/en\/individuals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finnish Tax Administration site \u2192<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1602\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kela.fi\/main-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kela &#8211; Social Security in Finland \u2192<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f21dbbd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f21dbbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"553\">Why You Pay Taxes<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"696\">Taxes are essential for maintaining Finland\u2019s strong social safety net. Through taxation, residents contribute to a shared system that covers:<\/p><ul data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"843\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"730\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"730\">Public healthcare and hospitals<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"776\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"776\">Free education from preschool to university<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"813\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"813\">Unemployment and parental benefits<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"843\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"843\">Pensions and social welfare<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"875\">How Much Will You Pay?<\/h3><p class=\"\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"993\">The amount of tax you pay depends on your income and your municipality of residence. <em data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1416\">You can get an estimate of your taxes by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vero.fi\/en\/individuals\/tax-cards-and-tax-returns\/tax_card\/tax-rate-and-income-ceiling\/tax-percentage-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1415\">Tax Percentage Calculator<\/a><\/em> provided by the Finnish Tax Administration.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1495\">Filing and Managing Taxes<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1842\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1635\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1635\">Before starting work, you\u2019ll need to request a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vero.fi\/en\/individuals\/tax-cards-and-tax-returns\/tax_card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1557\">tax card<\/strong> from Verohallinto<\/a>, the Finnish Tax Administration.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1697\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1697\">Most taxes are <strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1679\">automatically deducted<\/strong> from your salary.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01583df e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01583df\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9cd505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d9cd505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-614a4f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"614a4f9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cec1fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8cec1fb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a694dc9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a694dc9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b608d73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"b608d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title\">Financial &amp; Tax Tips Before and After Moving to Finland<\/h2><div class=\"ekit_heading_separetor_wraper ekit_heading_elementskit-border-divider\"><div class=\"elementskit-border-divider\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8711512 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8711512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/workerinfinland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Financial_decorative_2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-702\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/workerinfinland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Financial_decorative_2.webp 400w, https:\/\/workerinfinland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Financial_decorative_2-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d46709c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d46709c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1836\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1594\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"312\"><strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"312\">Before you move:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"905\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"417\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"417\"><strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"378\">Check if your home country has a tax treaty with Finland<\/strong> \u2013 this can help avoid double taxation.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"561\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"561\"><strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"482\">Make sure your international bank card works in Finland<\/strong> or consider setting up a temporary online bank account (like Wise or Revolut).<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"713\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"713\"><strong data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"592\">Collect key documents<\/strong>: employment contract, residence permit, ID\/passport, proof of income \u2013 you&#8217;ll need these to open a Finnish bank account.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"905\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"905\"><strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"743\">Use a tax calculator<\/strong> to estimate your future tax rate:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vero.fi\/en\/individuals\/tax-cards-and-tax-returns\/tax_card\/tax-rate-and-income-ceiling\/tax-percentage-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"905\">Tax percentage calculator \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"928\"><strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"928\">After you arrive:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1325\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1013\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1013\"><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"965\">Open a Finnish bank account<\/strong> to receive salary and pay rent or bills easily.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1130\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1130\"><strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1043\">Apply for a tax card<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vero.fi\/en\/individuals\/tax-cards-and-tax-returns\/arriving_in_finland\/work_in_finland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1081\">vero.fi<\/a> \u2013 your employer needs this to pay you correctly.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1221\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1221\"><strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1158\">Register with Kela<\/strong> if you&#8217;re eligible for social benefits or healthcare coverage.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1325\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1325\"><strong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1261\">Track your income and expenses<\/strong> \u2013 Finland\u2019s cost of living may differ from what you&#8217;re used to.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbed4f3 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cbed4f3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d7d8ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7d7d8ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div 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