Deferred compensation is a written agreement between an employer and an employee where the employee voluntarily agrees to have part of their compensation withheld by the company, invested on their behalf, and given to them at some pre-specified point in the future.
The Deferred Compensation Program is a supplemental retirement savings program you control. The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) administers this 457(b) plan, which is similar to a 401(k) or 403(b) that many employers offer. Over 100,000 Washington public employees have saved with DCP.
401(k) plans and 403(b) plans offer very similar benefits. As such, one isn't really better than the other. The main difference is that each plan is offered to employees of different types of companies. Another key difference between the plans is that 403(b) plans also offer a $15,000 catch-up.
Roth IRA is a great option because your contributions are accessable if you need to get to them unlike the 401k.
To change contributions, add Roth or opt out of automatic enrollment, make the change through your online DCP account or contact 888-327-5596.
From a high level, the sponsor of a 401(k) plan is the entity that establishes retirement plans for a company and its employees. Normally, the 401(k) plan sponsor is the employer itself, a union, or a selected employee of the firm.
Deferred compensation is often considered better than a 401(k) for highly-compensated executives looking to reduce their tax burden. Contribution limits on deferred compensation plans can also be much higher than 401(k) limits.
The maximum total annual contribution for all your IRAs combined is: Tax Year 2024 and 2025 - $7,000, if you're under age 50 / $8,000 if you're age 50 or older.
What is DCP? The Deferred Compensation Program is a supplemental retirement savings program you control. The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) administers this 457(b) plan, which is similar to a 401(k) or 403(b) that many employers offer.
The IRS limits have increased for retirement savings programs like Washington's Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, you can contribute up to $23,500 per year. If you're 50 or older, you can contribute up to $31,000 per year.