You can`t pay your tax bill and want to receive a payment plan? You can ask for a missed tempe agreement. If you request a payment plan (contract to temper), your application can take up to 90 days to be processed. As a general rule, you have up to 3 to 5 years to pay off your balance. If approved, it will cost you $50 to set up a tempered contract (added to your balance). While we process your application, you must nevertheless make your payments to: You may need to submit a financial report for approval. A tax guarantee may be a condition of your agreement.