A voluntary retirement savings plan that provides quality investment options, investment educational programs and related services. The Massachusetts Deferred Compensation SMART Plan is a voluntary retirement savings program.Submit the In-Service Distribu- tion Form, along with a copy of the buyback statement from your pension system, to the Deferred Compensation Plan's. An overview of the Massachusetts Deferred Compensation SMART Plan. This document provides an introduction to the process and instructions to complete this Request for Proposal (RFP). Objectives. Participating in the. SMART Plan allows you to defer a portion of your salary now so you will have access to it in the future.