pk
Level 15
Level 15

State tax filing

@ajinkya3040 , generally the tax status of the dependent visa holder is the same as that of the  Primary visa holder.  Thus your wife's  H-4 visa gives her the same  tax status as you -- Resident for tax purposes.  However to file jointly with her she does need a tax ID --- in her case  an ITIN.  ( issued by  the IRS ).

 

And yes you are married  and your spouse lives with you  , your filing / choice should reflect that.

 

Is there more I can do for you ?   BWT, which country are you and your spouse from ( only for purposes of  treaty considerations ).?