My Standard Deduction was 7,900. for 2017. What will it be for 2018. What will the Standard Deduction be if you were born prior to Jan 2, 1953?

[DanO]

The standard deductions for 2018 will be:

Single                                                                                 $12,000

Married Filing Jointly & Surviving Spouse                          $24,000

Married Filing Separately                                                   $12,000

Head of Household                                                            $18,000

If you are age 65 or over, blind or disabled, you can add on

$1,300 to your standard deduction - $1,600 for unmarried taxpayers.