September 20, 1996
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Van Kampen American Capital Tax Free Trust --
Rule 497(j) Filing (File Nos. 2-99715
and 811-4386)
CIK No. 0000774556
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Van Kampen American Capital Tax Free Trust (the "Registrant"),
filed via EDGAR on September 12, 1996, a copy of Post-Effective Amendment
No. 1 to the Registration Statement on From N-14 (the "Registration
Statement") complete with exhibits filed therewith pursuant to Rule 485(b)
of the General Rules and Regulations (the "1933 Act Rules") of the
Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended.
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 497(j) of the 1933 Act
Rules this letter serves to certify that the prospectus and statement of
additional information contained in the Registration Statement do not differ
from that which would have been filed pursuant to Rule 497 (c) of the
Securities Act.
Should the staff have any questions regarding the foregoing,
please do not hesitate to call me at (630) 684-6774.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Nicholas Dalmaso
