This TurboTax help article explains your filing options when your spouse is a non-resident alien:
How should I file my taxes if my spouse is a nonresident alien? (intuit.com)
And, per the IRS:
You don’t have to pay estimated tax for the current year if you meet all three of the following conditions.
- You had no tax liability for the prior year
- You were a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the whole year
- Your prior tax year covered a 12-month period
You had no tax liability for the prior year if your total tax was zero or you didn’t have to file an income tax return.
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/estimated-taxes#:~:text=You%20don't%20....
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
