Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation plan
News from the Office of Nevada Deferred Compensation:
The Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC) is a voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers. The program is designed to supplement your other retirement savings and pensions. Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on post-tax (Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax-free upon eligible withdrawal. Both types of deductions are made through payroll. Effective January 1, 2015, VOYA Financial (formerly ING) became the sole record-keeper for this plan.
Under a change made in SECURE 2.0, a higher catch-up contribution limit applies for employees aged 60, 61, 62, and 63 who participate in this plan. For 2025, this higher catch-up contribution limit is $11,250 instead of $7,500. To qualify for the higher catch-up contributions, participants must be aged 60, 61, 62, or 63 on December 31 of the calendar year. Once a participant turns 64, they revert to the standard age 50+ catch-up contribution limit.
- For 2025, the standard annual deferral limit is $23,500, and the 60-63 “super catch-up” contribution limit is $11,250.
- That means an active participant aged 60, 61, 62 or 63 on December 31, 2025, can contribute up to $34,750 this year.
- Note: Catch-up contributions are optional for eligible employees
How to participate
If you are interested in saving for retirement and have not enrolled in the Nevada Deferred Compensation Program, please complete your deduction changes in Workday and go to the link below to fill out the form to set up your account.
If you already have a deferred compensation account and wish to increase (or decrease) your payroll deductions, please complete your changes in Workday.
Voluntary 457 retirement plan limits
| Plan | 2024 limits | 2025 limits |
|---|---|---|
| State of Nevada Deferred Compensation 457 Plan | $23,000 | $23,500 |
| Individuals 50-59 years of age on December 31, 2025 | $30,500 | $31,000 |
| Individuals aged 60, 61, 62, and 63 on December 31, 2025 | $30,500 | $34,750 |
| Individuals aged 64 and older on December 31, 2025 | $30,500 | $31,000 |
| Special 457 Plan Pre-Retirement 3-year Catch-up* | The total of the regular limit plus missed contributions from prior years up to $46,000 | The total of the regular limit plus missed contributions from prior years up to $47,000 |
*Participants must qualify through their record keeper by completing the pre-petirement worksheet. Contact the Record Keeper directly.
Other considerations
You may wish to defer beginning your retirement income. However, you should be aware that there are federal minimum distribution rules, which require you to receive some income from your retirement plan contributions and earnings.
Minimum distribution laws
- Federal minimum distribution rules require that you begin receiving income from your retirement plan by April 1 after the year you either (1) reach age 72 (73 if you reach age 72 after December 31, 2022), or (2) retire, whichever comes later.
- Once you begin minimum distributions, you must continue to receive income each year thereafter to satisfy these rules. You are responsible for beginning minimum distributions; your investment carrier(s) can provide you with guidance.
- If you do not comply with these rules, you could become subject to a 50% excise tax on your minimum distribution.
- If you are of sufficient age to begin minimum distributions, you may wish to select the minimum distribution payment option as your payment option. This option may be appropriate if you want to maximize income deferral and preserve your accumulation, you have other income that is adequate for your basic income needs or you want to postpone selecting an annuity or other distribution method.
Please consult with your 401 (a) investment carrier(s) to obtain more information.