Or: For individual tax returns, call 1-800-829-1040, 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Friday local time. The wait time to speak with a representative may be long. This option works best for less complex questions.
Complete and sign PAGE 3 of the enclosed FTB 3567, Installment Agreement Request. Mail to: STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD, PO BOX 2952, SACRAMENTO CA 95812-2952. Incomplete information will delay processing your request.
The 10 years the IRS has to collect begins when you first owed the IRS; it does not begin when you entered into an installment agreement. Your installment agreement should last for the amount of time that remains on the 10 year IRS limitation of collection period. That could be 6 years, that could be 2 years.
If you don't qualify for an IA through OPA, you may also request an IA by submitting Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request, with the IRS.