Hello ,

I was on F1(then OPT) Visa from Jan 1 2014 till 30th Sept 2014.My visa status changed to H1B on October 1 2014. For 2014 , the US India tax treaty amount is $6200.Can I claim the entire 6200 dollars as deductions on my 1040NR return even though I was not on a student visa for the entire year ?

Yes, you can claim the full $6,200 standard deduction as allowed under the U.S.-India Tax Treaty, because you are still considered to be a non-resident alien until you meet the Substantial Presence Test, which will not happen until 1 June 2015.

Thank you !

You are welcome!