Item 12(b).

CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Name of Issuer: T. Rowe Price Tax-Free Income Fund

In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for the above named issuer, the undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.

Date:	April 15, 2005	/s/ James S. Riepe
		James S. Riepe
		Principal Executive Officer
Date:	April 15, 2005	/s/ Joseph A. Carrier
		Joseph A. Carrier
		Principal Financial Officer