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Exhibit j
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post Effective Amendment
No. 27 to Registration Statement No. 2-87509 of CitiFunds Tax Free Reserves of
our reports each dated October 4, 2000 appearing in the annual report to
shareholders for the year ended August 31, 2000 of CitiFunds Tax Free Reserves
and Tax Free Reserves Portfolio, and to the references to us under the headings
"Financial Highlights" in the Prospectus and "Independent Accountants and
Financial Statements" in the Statement of Additional Information, both of which
are part of such Registration Statement.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
December 28, 2000
