Yes, filing jointly without your wife's knowledge would be unacceptable. You should not file the return unless she is available to review and sign it as well.
You may want to file an Extension until you are able to contact your wife.
See the steps below for filing an Extension:
TurboTax Online
- Sign in to TurboTax
- Select File an extension in the left menu
- If you don't see File an extension, open a section of your return, search for extend and select Jump to extend
- Follow the instructions to e-file your extension
See the link below for more information:
Filing Extension
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