Must delete dependent taken alternate years?

[Margaret CPA in OH]

For several years a client has claimed a child on alternate years. For those years, according to signed Form 8832, I have sent a copy with Form 8453. In years not claimed, I have just checked the box 'Check to not claim dependent this year' and left data for rollover the next year. Now I am getting a warning about this, to mail the 8832 even though the box is checked to not claim. It's just a warning not an error but makes me uncomfortable. I have liked that the data is there every year to remind me. Is that now lost or do I just not worry about it?

Anyone else see this?

[joanmcq]

It's always been there as a warning. I had one of these (my client was custodial parent and got HOH even in years she didn't claim the dependent). I've got a few clients whose kids are dropping in & out of college and I use the 'don't claim dependent' box for those too.

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Thanks, Joan. If it's always been there then my brain hasn't been! How much one can forget in 2 short years....