A voluntary retirement savings plan that provides quality investment options, investment educational programs and related services. Benefit Distribution Request (PDF) (PDF) – Start the process needed to request a distribution from the Plan.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 Funds are withdrawn from an employee's income without being taxed and are only taxed upon withdrawal.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 plans allow the participant to defer income today and withdraw it at some point in the future (usually upon retirement) How do I enroll in the Plan? The Plan offers you an opportunity to defer the payment of. Federal and New York State income taxes on your Plan account until as late as April 1 of the year.