The return of state and local tax, or SALT, deductions could be in limbo as Congress finalizes a reconciliation bill.

A Capitol Hill aide tells News 12 that House Republicans are having issues coming to a consensus on setting SALT deductions.

For residents like Sheldon Meikle, of Elmont, he just hopes relief comes fast.

"My taxes have probably gone up practically 15%, federal as well as state, over the last three years, four years,” he said. 

Rep. Andrew Garbarino says lawmakers are still at the drawing board and that discussions are going well.

"We're trying to figure out the costs of all that as well as how many people it would cover,” he said. “There's a lot of options. Nothing has been settled on a number yet."

Rep. Tom Suozzi says SALT deductions are crucial for middle class Americans. He said in a statement:

“At this critical juncture, I remind my colleagues how crucial SALT relief is for all middle class Americans in high tax states. I thank my Republican colleagues, including my SALT Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Garbarino, for holding their party’s feet to the fire on restoring the SALT deduction and reminding President Trump of his promise he made during his campaign stop at the Nassau Coliseum to fully restore the SALT deduction. SALT is a top priority and my fight will not end until there is a full deduction.”

Rep. Nick LaLota says he, Rep. Garbarino, and at least three other House Republicans sink the reconciliation bill.

"One of two things is going to happen. Either one, we're going to vote for a bill that has a reasonable increase in the state and local tax deduction or two we're going to kill the bill," he said.

President Donald Trump campaigned on restoring salt during a September rally at the Nassau Coliseum.

"I will cut taxes for families, small businesses and workers, including restoring the SALT deduction saving thousands,” he said.

It was the president and congressional Republicans who passed a tax bill in 2017 that set the SALT deduction cap at $10,000.

Rep. Laura Gillen says it's on President Trump to make sure SALT deductions are included.

She said in a statement:

“President Trump came to my district and promised he would ‘get SALT back’ if elected. This tax relief is needed for Long Islanders who are unfairly doubled taxed and send far more to Washington than we get back. Since taking office, I’ve worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put pressure on House leadership and ensure that SALT relief is included in any prospective tax package to give my constituents a much-needed tax cut. President Trump must use “maximum pressure“ to compel the GOP majority in Congress to honor his vow to New Yorkers.”

All of Long Island's congressional delegation says they will vote no for the reconciliation bill if SALT deductions are not included.

News 12 reached out to the White House for a comment and has not heard back yet.

"What's most important is putting money back into citizens and local people's pockets,” said Meikle