Discuss the key components of the Earned Income Tax Credit through the lens of the readings provided in the course, includin

First Discussion: 

 Discuss the key components of the Earned Income Tax Credit through the lens of the readings provided in the course, including:

1. The requirements to be eligible to receive the EITC.
2. The key arguments of the supporters of the EITC
3. The key arguments of the opposition to the EITC.
4. Why you think the EITC led to an industry of predatory tax preparers targeting the recipients of the credit.

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Second Discussion: Two paragraphs altogether answering these questions

1. What is your assessment of the plight of the working poor?
2. How close to the edge are they living?
3. What is meant by "living on the edge"?
4. Some say the "working poor" are invisible. What does this mean? Do you agree or disagree? Explain