H1B - Taxes and Marriage Registration

[anon101]

Hi,

I am on H1B. I got married recently. My Spouse is on H1B as well. We got married in India and came to the US recently. Both of us have completed our Masters and have worked on OPT to begin with and have transitioned to H1B. Can someone please answer the below questions. Thanks in Advance.

1.) Should register my Marriage in the US. If yes, whats the process

2.) Should complete any paperwork with respect to employer?

3.) How do I update my Tax Filing Status?


Thank you

[shervin143]

1.) Should register my Marriage in the US. If yes, whats the process
>>> Not required.

2.) Should complete any paperwork with respect to employer?
>>> Yes. Your marital status should be updated for tax purpose.

3.) How do I update my Tax Filing Status?
>>> Talk to your company's accounts department. They will let you know what form to fill to get your tax info updated.