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Dealing with a delayed tax refund because the IRS needs to verify your identity can feel like hitting a brick wall, especially when you're counting on that money. The IRS has these verification steps to keep your personal and financial information safe from fraudsters. While crucial for security, these checks can sometimes stretch into very long waits, particularly if there's a suspicion of identity theft. We'll break down what's happening and what you can do about it.