Deferred compensation refers to money received in one year for work performed in a previous year often many years earlier. You must be in the process of applying for retirement and have remaining contributions and interest in your NC 401(k) Plan account.This file provides essential guidelines for adopting or amending a Self-Employed 401(k) plan. Deferred compensation plans are designed for state and municipal workers, as well as employees of some tax-exempt organizations. In order to receive the automatic state extension, you MUST fill in the "Federal Extension" circle on page 1 of Form D-400. If you are separated as a result of reduction-in-force, you will be paid for the vacation leave you have accumulated up to a maximum of 240 hours.