You have many of the same options to save for retirement on a taxdeferred basis as employees participating in company plans. A 457(b) plan is a tax-deferred retirement savings plan.Funds are withdrawn from an employee's income without being taxed and are only taxed upon withdrawal. Deferred compensation refers to money received in one year for work performed in a previous year often many years earlier. It's designed to be a supplement to your pension and is an additional way to invest long-term directly from your pay. Liable employers report employee wages and pay the unemployment tax. The Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA) is the basis for reporting requirements. Deferred compensation plans are designed for state and municipal workers, as well as employees of some tax-exempt organizations. Deferred compensation plans have been developed to provide employers with a vehicle to set aside the addition- al funds for their employees.