TurboTax is asking for the balance because under the new tax reform laws it is required to determine the appropriate home acquisition debt limits for your itemized home mortgage deduction. However, if you are taking the standard deduction this year, and do not have this info, then the easiest way to resolve the smart check is to delete Form 1098 by following the steps here.
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