I have an agreement with ex-wife to claim child every other year. I don't claim him this year. His info is in turbotax but since he didn't qualify, he's not on return.

[magniser]

I've never paid attention to this, but it looks like the IRS hasn't had an issue with it either. My son will be on my return for the year I can claim him, but he's not listed on the years I don't claim him. The reason I am concerned, is because I remember putting his info into turbotax like I do every year. Why isn't his name on the actual return? Is this automatic? Since he doesn't qualify me for exemptions for the year I don't claim him?

[Peggie]

The information for your children will remain in the system unless you edit them out. This helps with the next year you do claim them. It does seem a bit iffy at first but is such a common situation that nobody questions the year to year changes.

[Coleen3]

Your child should not be listed on your return for the years you don't claim him.