The Plan differs from other defined contribution retirement plans (like a 401(k) or 403(b)), because it is designed and managed with public employees in mind. The New York State Deferred Compensation Board establishes and administers the Plan policies.
A team of 17 regional Account Executives who offer local on-site educational programs to employees of participating employers. A team of HELPLINE Representatives located in Troy, New York that is available Monday through Friday 8am until 11pm and Saturday from 9am until 6pm.
If you roll your DCP funds directly over into a traditional IRA or eligible retirement plan, the funds won't be taxed until you withdraw them. If you roll over into a Roth account, the rules could be different. Check with the IRS to learn how this choice will impact you.
As always, you can speak with a Customer Service Representative about the Plan and your account(s) on the phone by calling at (212) 306-7760.
Qualified variable annuities, meaning financial products set up with pre-tax dollars, can be rolled over into a traditional IRA. Non-qualified variable annuities, meaning products set up with after-tax dollars, can't be rolled over into a traditional IRA.
Some distributions from your workplace retirement plan are ineligible to be rolled over into an IRA. For example, required minimum distributions are ineligible, as are loans and hardship withdrawals. It's worth noting that Roth 401(k)s have required minimum distributions, but Roth IRAs do not.
The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is an excellent way to increase retirement security. Contributions can be 457b Pre-Tax and/or 457b Roth (post-tax), and Participants benefit from exceptional investment options. The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is offered to all State of Florida Government Employees.