<prompt> Human: Title says it all for the most part. I moved out on 12302014, we live an hour from each other but across state lines Im in PA, hes in NJ and he is trying to bully me into giving him my w2s so that he can file jointly with me. I know Id never see a dime of that return, and Im not interested in dragging this out in court or anything. Do I have any legal obligation to give him my w2s? Cant I just file separately from him?  <response>: You dont have to file jointly, no. You are within your rights to do what you are doing.You might save some money filing jointly even living in different states. Thats not given, but it commonly happens. You could always ask him for his W2s, etc., and file for both of you if you are concerned about his integrity. 