Tax help for military filers
It depends.
If your wife resides with you in Alaska, she may not have to file a Virginia return.
Under the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, Virginia would not tax her income if she lives in Alaska with you.
See the attached link for more information on her potential filing requirement if she resides in Virginia.
The option to file as married filing joint or married filing separately is an option if you determine she needs to file a Virginia return. But be aware most times married filing joint will provide a better tax benefit as the standard deduction is higher.
