Fans of Douglas Adams’ Britcom classic “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” will doubtless remember the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything is 42.

So that should have answered my interlocutor Lee. Remember Lee? No? Well, check out my blogposts “Angst”, 11/4/13, and “We May Never Know”, 11/26/13.

The far from ultimate question posed, both by Judge Laro and by Lee, is whether Lee Ang’s immigration status (or lack thereof) has anything to do with his ability to proceed in Tax Court.

And when last heard of, it seemed that either IRS had conceded the point, or else Judge Laro wasn’t interested any more.

Well, those breathlessly awaiting an answer might be heartened to discover that Judge Laro is sending Lee and IRS to trial. You remember Judge Laro bounced IRS’ summary judgment motion right before Thanksgiving. So a trial there must be.

I cannot guarantee, warrant or represent that the answer will emerge on the trial, but those who want a ringside seat can show up in New York, New York on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at the Jacob K Javits Federal Office Building, 26 Federal Plaza, on that island off the coast of North America,  and ask for Judge Laro’s part, thus bewildering the security team and assuring that the diligent seekers for the answer will be led on a wild goose chase.

But it’s a date and time certain, so unless IRS and Lee Ang make a deal, it’s “Game On”.

Anybody going? If so, please let me know the answer, if any.