An H1B visa holder is a resident for tax purposes. That means you follow the same tax regulations and file the same tax form as a married couple who are both US citizens. In most cases, you will want to file a joint return with your spouse. Married filing jointly almost always results in less overall tax or a larger refund, because certain deductions or credits are limited or disallowed when filing separately from your spouse. There is no problem filing a joint return if one spouse doesn’t work.
