Note: that if you remove it as a return of contribution, you will not be able to deduct it in 2018. If it was a 2018 contribution and you do want to deduct it then just remove it as a normal distribution that will be taxable income on your 2019 tax return. You can do that at any time.
Not much reason to do that since any 2018 tax savings in 2018 will be tax owed in 2019.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
