The Ohio Deferred Compensation program offers a flexible and tax-advantaged way for state and local government employees to supplement their retirement savings. With options for both pre-tax and Roth contributions, participants can tailor their approach to suit their financial goals and tax preferences.
A government 457(b) deferred compensation plan is a voluntary retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through payroll deferrals.
Elective deferral limit The amount you can defer (including pre-tax and Roth contributions) to all your plans (not including 457(b) plans) is $23,000 in 2024 ($22,500 in 2023; $20,500 in 2022; $19,500 in 2020 and 2021; $19,000 in 2021).
How much can I contribute? Traditional 457(b) 2025 Annual Regular Limit $23,500 (total limit includes both traditional and Roth contributions) 2025 Annual Age 50+ Catch-up Limit $31,000 (total limit includes both traditional and Roth contributions)7 more rows
How much can I contribute? Traditional 457(b) Taxation Before tax; reduces current income tax; taxes are deferred until distribution 2025 Annual Regular Limit $23,500 (total limit includes both traditional and Roth contributions)7 more rows
Ohio DC offers an online process for managing your withdrawals. Once you have separated from employment and completed the paperwork to receive an initial payment, you can manage any future withdrawals by logging in to your account and selecting "Withdrawals".
Bottom Line. The Ohio Deferred Compensation program offers a flexible and tax-advantaged way for state and local government employees to supplement their retirement savings. With options for both pre-tax and Roth contributions, participants can tailor their approach to suit their financial goals and tax preferences.