Before you complete this form, please read the accompanying literature in the 457. 457 plans allow you to use a portion of your funds for loans, as well as for hardship withdrawals due to certain unforeseeable emergencies.Deferred compensation plans are designed for state and municipal workers, as well as employees of some tax-exempt organizations. Participating in an NQDC plan can allow high earners to accrue additional pre-tax savings and tax-deferred growth. 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 Funds are withdrawn from an employee's income without being taxed and are only taxed upon withdrawal. A nonqualified deferred compensation plan can reduce your taxable income, but there are risks to consider.