The easiest solution is to file married filing separately this year. He would file a nonresident return if he had any US source income in 2019.
TurboTax does not support nonresident returns.
However we have a partnership with Sprintax offering a nonresident tax filing solution to our TurboTax customers.
Visit the TurboTax/Sprintax site for more info or to get started.
If he has a SSN , you can elect to file married filing jointly. You would need to both declare your worldwide income for calendar year 2019. The election is a statement you both sign and attach to your tax return before mailing. You can use foreign tax credit to help offset double taxation. You will not be able to e-file.
Please see page 9 of Publication 519 for Nonresident spouse treated as a resident. On that page you will also see How to Make the Choice.
How to print and mail my online return.
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