I'm currently on day 18 after my federal tax return was accepted and has been in processing ever since. Today, a new message popped up under code 152 stating that my return was delayed longer than usual. I did some research and discovered that sometimes the IRS sends a notification to an individual's IRS account. I logged onto mine to find a notification titled 'Verify Your Tax Return Information Now' with a description of 'We need more information about your 2022 tax return before it can be processed.'. Does this mean I was flagged for identity verification? Does this also mean that there isn't necessarily a delay due to an issue with my return? If this is identity verification, how long normally does a direct deposit refund take once verified and how long does it take to get the letter?