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sksoman
Mar 5, 2008, 01:29 PM
I was in US only for 52 days in 2007 ( Nov 11 to Dec 31) on L1A visa. Can I claim Standard deduction . I am not a student and I am from India.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Apr 18, 2008, 12:17 PM
Negative; the standard deduction optin is available ONLY to F-1 and J-1 visaholders from India.

You can only claim itemized deductions.