Since I am taking the standard deduction, can I delete the section about 1098 Mortgage Interest Paid?

[rszwarc_betacommunity]

Depends. 

It may be beneficial in reducing your state income tax owed.

Keep it and see if it makes a difference.

[rszwarc_betacommunity]

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[IreneS]

It's better to keep it in the return - it might help you on the State return.