Hello ELR_2023,
Thank you for your question. I am happy to assist you.
Congratulations on your marriage!
You and your spouse can file a joint federal return. The address you choose to use on the federal return should belong to one of you who prefers to receive any mail from the IRS.
As for the state filing, every state is different. It depends on which state you live in. Some states allow you to file a joint return with your nonresident spouse, and in others you cannot do so. In addition, in some states may prefer a separate return for each spouse for state purposes.
Since both of you work and reside in different states, it can be in your best interest to file separate returns so you do not include your non-resident spouse’s income on your state return because both states may try to tax the same income.
I have attached an article that includes steps on how to file separate returns on TurboTax. It is best to use the TurboTax Desktop product because you will need to pay for one TurboTax product, but you can file up to five (5) returns.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/my-wife-and-i-worked-in-different-states-we-are-f...
Please let me know if this answers your questions, or if I can be of further assistance.
Thank you!
Shirleyh88
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