MFS in a Community Property State

[1464940]

A married client wants to file separately from his spouse whom he lives together for the entire year in a community property state. His wife and he are not willing provide the wife's return so that Form 8958 can be filed. Although they agree to claim each of the two kids, they are not qualified to use HOH since they are not leally separated, divorced, nor lived apart from each other for at least six months. I am thinking of just declining doing his taxes if they don't cooperate, but wonder why would anyone of you professionals here do. Thanks.

[jklcpa]

I would decline to prepare if the client is unwilling to cooperate by providing the information needed for a complete and accurate return.