I am from India. I changed from F1 to H1B in 2017. I am Non-resident alien for 2017.Can I claim standard deduction (US-India treaty) or will I have to itemize deductions?

ET4 · ‎June 6, 2019

LinaJ2018 · ‎June 6, 2019

As a nonresident from India, you have the option to take the standard deduction. You do not have to itemize.

nagarjunac · ‎June 6, 2019

But, article 21(2) clearly says the treaty is for students and business apprentices only.

Deductions & credits