Questions regarding §457 maximums and refunds should be directed to Louisiana Deferred Compensation at (225) 926-8082 or toll free at (800) 937-7604. Deferred compensation plans allow the participant to defer income today and withdraw it at some point in the future (usually upon retirement)Cook County offers a Section 457 deferred compensation plan as a tax-deferred method for you to save for retirement. Find your employer's plan. Contributions and any earnings on contributions are tax-deferred until money is withdrawn. Distributions are subject to ordinary income tax. Rouleur speaks to the co-founder of Wild Cycles, John Heard, about how you can start your bikepacking adventure without even going too far away.