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How do I access my 457 fund?
Withdrawals
- Log in to your account to see if your employer allows online withdrawals.
- Or, complete and submit the forms in the 457 Plan Benefit Withdrawal Packet. To obtain a copy, contact Investor Services.
How do I check my 457 plan?
You also can call us toll free at (800) 696-3907 to speak with a representative, or email us. To see a list of agencies that offer our plan, view CalPERS 457 Plan Participating Agencies.
Are there different types of 457 plans?
There are two types of 457 plans: 457(b): This is the most common 457 plan and is offered to state and local government employees. 457(f): A plan offered to highly compensated government and select non-government employees.
Are 457 worth it?
There are certainly tax benefits associated with participating in a 457. This includes being able to contribute pre-tax money to decrease your overall tax burden. The gains also grow tax-free. It’s just as safe and provides many of the same benefits.
Can I take money out of my 457 to buy a house?
Withdrawals from 457(b) plans “In the 401(k) plan, if you needed money to buy a house or to pay tuition for a dependent, you could do that,” Pizzano says. “But in the 457 plan, those types of foreseeable withdrawals are not allowed.
When can I access my 457 account?
You can withdraw your money from 457 before age 59½ without a 10\% penalty, unlike a 401(k), but you will owe taxes on any withdrawal.
Does 457 reduce taxable income?
It is also offered by some tax-exempt organizations. Your contributions to a 457 b plan are deducted from your paycheck. With a traditional 457 b, your contribution is deducted from your taxable income, reducing your taxes for the year in which you contributed.
Is there a difference between 457 and 457 B?
There are two different types of 457 plans—the 457(b), which is offered to state and local government employees, and the 457(f) is for top executives in nonprofits. A 403(b) plan is typically offered to employees of private nonprofits and government workers, including public school employees.