The Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan provides a convenient way for City employees to save money for retirement with pre-tax earnings. For 2014, the annual maximum limit for the City of San José Deferred.San José 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Some deferred compensation contracts provide that benefits are payable immediately if an employee dies or becomes disabled during the eligibility period. A 457(b) plan is a tax-deferred retirement savings plan. Funds are withdrawn from an employee's income without being taxed and are only taxed upon withdrawal. CalHR's Savings Plus Program provides 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans for State of California and California State University employees .