How do I not get the $500 child tax credit and claim head of household?

[545872mu]

My ex-husband and I have an agreement that he claims the child tax credit, but I get head of household. I've been able to file like this in Turbo Tax for over 10 years. This year, it's not letting me and I've clicked the button for yes for both, "Do you have a written or verbal agreement with XXX's other parent about who can claim XXX? and, "Is XXX's other parent claiming XXX per your legal agreement?"

That should remove the $500. It did last year. Please help. Thanks!

[KrisD15]

You are absolutely correct that answering those questions in the Personal Info section should allow you to file Head of Household but leave the Child Tax Credit, or in your case, the Credit for Other Dependents off your return.

It will take a little time, but I suggest you delete the entry for that child, close the program, re-open and enter the information for that child again.