Does a nonresident alien get a deduction for state or local income taxes?
Yes, the nonresident can take a deduction for state and local income taxes that have been withheld by the payer. The deduction can be taken on Form 1040NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return or Form 1040NR-EZ, U.S. Income Tax Return for Certain Nonresident Aliens with No Dependents. For additional information, see Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens.
