VAN KAMPEN TAX FREE TRUST
NSAR-B, EX-27, 2000-11-29
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<LEGEND>

<F1> This item relates to the Fund on a composite
     basis and not on a class basis

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   <NUMBER>                                         13
   <NAME>                           INSURED TF CLASS C
<MULTIPLIER>                                         1

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