Yes, your total refund for your married filing joint return will be applied to your back tax bill.
The other option is for your spouse to file the innocent spouse form to not have any refund due to their income and tax liability apply to your tax bill.
More information about Who Can Garnish an Income Tax Refund
Here is a link to the Innocent Spouse form
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