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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?

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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?

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

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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?

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

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?

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

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