As always, you can speak with a Deferred Compensation Plan Customer Service Representative about the Plan and your account(s) on the phone by calling at (212) 306-7760, 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Distribution of earnings from the Roth 457 and 401(k) Plan before age 59½ or for a period shorter than five taxable years are subject to all applicable income taxes (Roth 401(k) distribution is also subject to penalties).
The CalPERS 457 Plan is a voluntary deferred retirement savings plan that allows you to defer any amount, subject to annual limits, from your paycheck on a pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax basis. Roth contributions, and their earnings, can benefit from the power of tax-deferred compounding.
Upon severance from City service, or upon reaching age 59½, participants can begin receiving distributions at any time by either accessing their account online or submitting a Distribution Form to the Plan's Administrative Office. Participants can change or stop distributions at any time.
All distributions, except qualified rollovers, are subject to a mandatory 20% federal tax withholding. State taxes are only withheld at your request by submitting the appropriate forms.
To withdraw your membership, you should apply no earlier than 15 days after you leave public employment. Sign in to your Retirement Online account, go to the 'My Account Summary' area of your Account Homepage and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a Withdrawal Application (RS5014).
Pre-Tax 457: Upon severance from City employment, or upon reaching age 59½, 457 Plan participants can receive direct payments, without penalty, regardless of age.
You are eligible to withdraw funds from your 457(b) plan when you separate service from your employer (for any reason) or for an approved unforeseeable emergency. After separation from service, you may also rollover your account into an IRA or an existing qualified retirement plan.