The withdrawals are also subject to state income tax. Withdrawals of tax-deferred (traditional) contributions are subject to ordinary income taxes at the time of the distribution.The DROP provides a way for members who are eligible to retire to continue working while receiving a retirement benefit. Deferred compensation plans for eligible withdrawals of 457 money. You can participate in DROP for up to 36 months. This chapter outlines the steps to be taken when a member applies for retirement with the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). In no event shall the revocation of a participant's deferral authorization permit a distribution of deferred compensation, except as provided in §701.