https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-8958/01/3805789#M1415584 <P>Since you are not the first, let's go through the steps you must take.</P> <P>Step 1: text or email to spouse asking for their w2 info. Keep a screenshot as proof of their lack of compliance. You have shown good faith effort.</P> <P>Step 2: consider filing form 8857 - request for innocent spouse relief so that you are taxed solely on your income. See <A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/innocent-spouse-differ-injured-spouse/L8BTPwb2V_US_en_US" target="_blank">What's an innocent spouse and how does it differ from an injured spouse?</A></P> <P>Step 3: file a paper return and attach a statement of disclosure.</P> <UL> <LI>Explain you are a resident of a community property state</LI> <LI>Spouse has refused to provide income documentation</LI> <LI>State that you are reporting your income to the best of your ability.</LI> </UL> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:50:53 GMT AmyC 2026-02-27T19:50:53Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/8958/01/3801917#M1414000 <P>married filing separate with 8958 but spouse refuses to give w2 what can i do</P> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:50:42 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/8958/01/3801917#M1414000 cliffordmanskersr 2026-02-25T23:50:42Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-8958/01/3805789#M1415584 <P>Since you are not the first, let's go through the steps you must take.</P> <P>Step 1: text or email to spouse asking for their w2 info. Keep a screenshot as proof of their lack of compliance. You have shown good faith effort.</P> <P>Step 2: consider filing form 8857 - request for innocent spouse relief so that you are taxed solely on your income. See <A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/innocent-spouse-differ-injured-spouse/L8BTPwb2V_US_en_US" target="_blank">What's an innocent spouse and how does it differ from an injured spouse?</A></P> <P>Step 3: file a paper return and attach a statement of disclosure.</P> <UL> <LI>Explain you are a resident of a community property state</LI> <LI>Spouse has refused to provide income documentation</LI> <LI>State that you are reporting your income to the best of your ability.</LI> </UL> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:50:53 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-8958/01/3805789#M1415584 AmyC 2026-02-27T19:50:53Z