Deferred Compensation Plan (if applicable). You may contribute the maximum less the total amount you have contributed during the current calendar year.Human Resources Forms: 401(a) Retirement Election Form (Employer-paid), 403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement Form, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Form. Search our library of forms. Deferred compensation is a financial arrangement where employees can elect to receive a portion of their income at a later date, typically during retirement. Employers should not withhold income taxes on the amounts paid to a beneficiary or estate following an employee's death. Org to read more about your retirement system or refer to our Retirement Information Packet. Our employee benefits and executive compensation lawyers work with employers to develop and administer employee benefit programs of all kinds.