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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information from the AIM Tax-Exempt
Funds - AIM Tax-Free Intermediate Fund - September 30, 2000 semi-annual reports.
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<NAME> AIM TAX-EXEMPT FUNDS - AIM Tax-Free Intermediate Fund
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