What will the standard deduction be 2018, married filing joint?

[TomK]

The standard deduction amounts for tax year 2018 (filed in 2019) will increase to:

$12,000 for individuals and for married filing separately

$18,000 for heads of household, and 

$24,000 for married couples filing jointly and surviving spouses.

[SweetieJean]

higher if age 65+

[astonlady]

So, if I itemize, I really don't get a personal exemption for my husband and myself.  If I take the standard deduction, it is included.  Correct?

[TomK]

Yes, more or less.