I tried asking them they are firm on that even when I am on H1B I am eligible for "INDIA, Standard Deduction Allowed Under U.S. - India Tax Treaty 21(2)". I came here for the second opinion as I saw a few places that I won't be eligible. I really appreciate your help and I can provide more information if needed? (Form 8833 has All questions in Part I answered and 11-13 in part III answered. The tax treaty is applied on line 11 Itemized deductions (see instructions) Standard Deduction Allowed Under U.S. - India Tax Treaty of 6350. In the description it is"INDIA, Standard Deduction Allowed Under U.S. - India Tax Treaty 21(2)").
