Tax help for newlyweds

Hey all! I had a search through the forums and I wasn't able to find anything, so hopefully someone can help me with a few things.

1. My husband and I got married in May last year. He is still living in the UK and I am still in the states. We want file married jointly because I have been told/read that it is possible. Has anyone done this? What was your experience? I am so confused and I really don't want to pay anyone to do my taxes. If someone can help, step by step as to what you did would be amazing!
 
2. Also do we reap benefits of tax returns from both countries? How does the marriage tax work for non-eu citizens/non uk citizens?



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