A nonqualified deferred compensation plan can reduce your taxable income, but there are risks to consider. Deferred compensation plans allow the participant to defer income today and withdraw it at some point in the future (usually upon retirement)An eligible deferred compensation plan under IRC Section 457(b) (or "section 457 plan") must meet the written plan document requirements. The idea of the deferred compensation plan is to reward the key employee(s) with future dollars that can be used to buy stock in the company. Nonqualified deferred compensation plans let your employees put a portion of their pay into a permanent trust, where it grows tax deferred. The plan must have a written document that details how much compensation will be deferred, when it will be paid, and the payment form. Deferred compensation plans are small business employee benefits that let employees reduce their immediate tax liabilities. Deferred compensation plans are designed for state and municipal workers, as well as employees of some tax-exempt organizations. Find out what to expect when you arrive, how to conduct yourself, and what you need to do when you serve as a juror.