Who says that nepalese can't use standard deduction?i didn't get it where you heard that from.You save more from itemized deduction.Starndard deduction is $5000 per person. what is you can show $8000 in itemized you save more right?:) see you save more by itemizing but it is helpful if you can show and have somewhat reasonable proof of your expenses. well don't worry ..you can do standard deduction. and i have no clue on what you are talking about :P