In a 457 account, like Ohio DC, you can withdraw your funds, penalty-free, after terminating employment with your employer. Withdrawals from Ohio deferred compensation plans are treated as regular income for tax purposes, but the timing is flexible.Find your employer's plan. Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income. PSR is a retirement savings option for eligible state of Georgia employees. Two plan options are available under PSR, a 401(k) plan and a 457 plan.