N-CSRS 1 sr113006tfm.htm SEMIANNUAL REPORT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSRS

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-2959

 

DWS Tax Free Money Fund

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Two International Place

Boston, MA 02110

(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 454-7190

 

Paul Schubert

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

Date of fiscal year end:

05/31

 

Date of reporting period:

11/30/06

 

 

ITEM 1.               REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS

 

 

NOVEMBER 30, 2006

Semiannual Report
to Shareholders

DWS Tax Free Money Fund

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Contents

Click Here Information About Your Fund's Expenses

Click Here Portfolio Summary

Click Here Investment Portfolio

Click Here Financial Statements

Click Here Financial Highlights

Click Here Notes to Financial Statements

Click Here Shareholder Meeting Results

Click Here Investment Management Agreement Approval

Click Here Account Management Resources

Click Here Privacy Statement

This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. To obtain a prospectus for any of our funds, refer to the Account Management Resources information provided in the back of this booklet. We advise you to consider the fund's objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the fund. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

An investment in this fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund. A portion of the fund's distributions may be subject to federal, state, local, and the alternative minimum tax. Please read this fund's prospectus for specific details regarding its risk profile.

DWS Scudder is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Deutsche Asset Management, Inc., Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. and DWS Trust Company.

NOT FDIC/NCUA INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE NOT A DEPOSIT NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Information About Your Fund's Expenses

As an investor of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees and other Fund expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, Class S shares limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The example in the table is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period and held for the entire period (June 1, 2006 to November 30, 2006).

The tables illustrate your Fund's expenses in two ways:

Actual Fund Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Fund using the Fund's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.

Hypothetical 5% Fund Return. This helps you to compare your Fund's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Fund's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical fund return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.

Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended November 30, 2006

Actual Fund Return

Class S

Beginning Account Value 6/1/06

$ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value 11/30/06

$ 1,014.50

Expenses Paid per $1,000*

$ 3.54

Hypothetical 5% Fund Return

Class S

Beginning Account Value 6/1/06

$ 1,000.00

Ending Account Value 11/30/06

$ 1,021.56

Expenses Paid per $1,000*

$ 3.55

* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for Class S shares, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.

Annualized Expense Ratio

Class S

DWS Tax Free Money Fund

.70%

For more information, please refer to the Fund's prospectus.

Portfolio Summary

Asset Allocation

11/30/06

5/31/06

 

 

 

Municipal Investments:

 

 

Municipal Variable Rate Demand Notes

83%

83%

Municipal Bonds and Notes

17%

17%

 

100%

100%

Weighted Average Maturity

 

 

 

 

 

Tax-Free Money Fund

30 days

11 days

National Tax-Free Retail Money Fund Average*

26 days

22 days

* The Fund is compared to its respective iMoneyNet Category: National Tax-Free Retail Money Fund Average — Category consists of all national tax-free and municipal retail funds. Portfolio Holdings of tax-free funds include Rated and Unrated Demand Notes, Rated and Unrated General Market Notes, Commercial Paper, Put Bonds — 6 months and less, Put Bonds — over 6 months, AMT Paper, and Other Tax-Free holdings.

Asset Allocation and Weighted Average Maturity are subject to change.

For more complete details about the Fund's holdings, see page 7. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Fund as of month end will be posted to www.dws-scudder.com on or after the last day of the following month. In addition, the Fund's top ten holdings and other information about the Fund is posted on www.dws-scudder.com as of the calendar quarter-end on or after the 15th day following quarter-end. Please see the Account Management Resources section for contact information.

Following the Fund's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.

Investment Portfolio as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

 

Principal Amount ($)

Value ($)

 

 

Municipal Investments 99.1%

Alabama 2.5%

Hoover, AL, Board of Education Capital Outlay Warrants, Series D-11, 144A, 3.52%*, 2/15/2027 (a)

4,425,000

4,425,000

Arizona 2.3%

Arizona, McAllister Academic Village LLC Revenue, Arizona State University Project, Series A, 3.48%*, 7/1/2045 (a)

400,000

400,000

Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority, Multi-Family Housing Revenue, Centertree Apartments Project, Series A, AMT, 3.56%*, 10/15/2030

1,780,000

1,780,000

Salt River, AZ, Agricultural Improvement & Power District, 3.5%, 2/6/2007

2,000,000

2,000,000

 

4,180,000

Arkansas 1.4%

Pocahontas, AR, Industrial Development Revenue, MacLean Esna LP Project, AMT, 3.6%*, 5/1/2015, Northern Trust Co. (b)

2,500,000

2,500,000

Colorado 0.9%

Adams & Weld Counties, CO, Brighton School District No. 27J, Series R-6514, 144A, 3.52%*, 12/1/2024 (a)

1,575,000

1,575,000

District of Columbia 3.4%

District of Columbia, Center for Internships & Academic Revenue, 3.53%*, 7/1/2036, Branch Banking & Trust (b)

1,700,000

1,700,000

District of Columbia, General Obligation:

 

 

Series PT-2440, 144A, 3.52%*, 6/1/2024 (a)

1,880,000

1,880,000

Series B-33, 144A, 3.52%*, 6/1/2025 (a)

2,500,000

2,500,000

 

6,080,000

Florida 4.1%

Florida, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, 3.6%, 3/8/2007

1,000,000

1,000,000

Florida, Municipal Securities Trust Certificates, Series 7007, AMT, 144A, 3.55%*, 3/1/2040 (a)

3,200,000

3,200,000

Miami-Dade County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Gulliver Schools Project, 3.52%*, 9/1/2029, Bank of America NA (b)

2,090,000

2,090,000

Sarasota County, FL, Health Care Facility Authority Revenue, Jewish Housing, Series A, 3.5%*, 7/1/2035, Bank of America NA (b)

1,000,000

1,000,000

 

7,290,000

Georgia 1.4%

Fulton County, GA, Development Authority Revenue, Mount Vernon Presbyterian School, 3.52%*, 8/1/2035, Branch Banking & Trust (b)

2,500,000

2,500,000

Illinois 10.3%

Chicago, IL, De La Salle Institute Project Revenue, 3.52%*, 4/1/2027, Fifth Third Bank (b)

1,697,000

1,697,000

Des Plaines, IL, Industrial Development Revenue, MMP Properties LLC Project, AMT, 3.8%*, 10/1/2018, Bank One NA (b)

1,935,000

1,935,000

Illinois, Development Finance Authority Revenue, Fenwick High School Project, 3.55%*, 3/1/2032, JPMorgan Chase Bank (b)

1,100,000

1,100,000

Illinois, Development Finance Authority, Industrial Development Revenue, Katlaw Tretam & Co. Project, AMT, 3.55%*, 8/1/2027, LaSalle Bank NA (b)

1,490,000

1,490,000

Illinois, Development Finance Authority Revenue, Museum of Contemporary Art Project, 3.5%*, 2/1/2029, Bank One NA (b)

1,825,000

1,825,000

Illinois, Development Finance Authority Revenue, Regional Organization Bank of Illinois Project, 3.75%*, 12/1/2020, Bank One NA (b)

1,400,000

1,400,000

Illinois, Finance Authority Revenue, Series PA-1286, 144A, 3.52%*, 11/15/2023 (a)

3,515,000

3,515,000

Illinois, Sales Tax Revenue, Series R-4516, 144A, 3.52%*, 6/15/2023

4,465,000

4,465,000

Vernon Hills, IL, Industrial Development Revenue, Northwestern Tool & Die Project, AMT, 3.63%*, 4/1/2025, Harris Trust & Savings Bank (b)

845,000

845,000

 

18,272,000

Indiana 6.3%

ABN AMRO, Munitops Certificates Trust, Series 2003-32, 144A, 3.51%*, 1/15/2012 (a)

4,000,000

4,000,000

Indiana, Health Facility Financing Authority Revenue, Clark Memorial Hospital, Series A, 3.53%*, 4/1/2024, Bank One NA (b)

2,000,000

2,000,000

Indiana, State Development Finance Authority, Industrial Development Revenue, Enterprise Center V Project, AMT, 3.55%*, 6/1/2022, LaSalle Bank NA (b)

1,000,000

1,000,000

Indiana, Transportation/Tolls Revenue, Series R-4528, 144A, 3.52%*, 6/1/2018 (a)

2,270,000

2,270,000

Indianapolis, IN, Local Public Import Bond Bank, Macon Trust, Series P, 144A, AMT, 3.56%*, 1/1/2030 (a)

1,000,000

1,000,000

Terre Haute, IN, Westminster Village Revenue, Series A, 3.51%*, 8/1/2036, Sovereign Bank FSB (b)

1,000,000

1,000,000

 

11,270,000

Iowa 0.1%

Iowa, Finance Authority Hospital Facility Revenue, Iowa Health System, Series B, 3.47%*, 1/1/2028 (a)

100,000

100,000

Kentucky 7.8%

Jeffersontown, KY, Lease Progam Revenue, Kentucky League of Cities Funding Trust, 3.66%*, 3/1/2030, US Bank NA (b)

275,000

275,000

Kentucky, Economic Development Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue, Easter Seal Society Project, 3.53%*, 11/1/2030, Bank One Kentucky NA (b)

5,225,000

5,225,000

Lexington-Fayette Urban County, KY, Industrial Development Revenue, YMCA Central Kentucky, Inc. Project, 3.55%*, 7/1/2019, Bank One Kentucky NA (b)

1,695,000

1,695,000

Pendleton County, KY, Multi-County Lease Revenue, Kentucky Association of Counties Leasing Program:

 

 

3.53%*, 2/8/2007, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (b)

1,000,000

1,000,000

3.57%*, 12/16/2006, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (b)

5,700,000

5,700,000

 

13,895,000

Maryland 2.3%

Gaithersburg, MD, Economic Development Revenue, Asbury Methodist Village, 3.5%*, 1/1/2034, KBC Bank NV (b)

940,000

940,000

Maryland, State Economic Development Corp. Revenue, YMCA Central Maryland Project, 3.53%*, 4/1/2031, Branch Banking & Trust (b)

1,900,000

1,900,000

Montgomery County, MD, Economic Development Revenue, Howard Hughes Medical Facility, Series A, 3.5%*, 10/15/2020

1,300,000

1,300,000

 

4,140,000

Massachusetts 2.6%

 

 

 

Massachusetts, State Development Finance Agency Revenue, Buckingham Brown & Nichols, 3.49%*, 6/1/2036, JPMorgan Chase Bank (b)

1,000,000

1,000,000

Massachusetts, State Development Finance Agency Revenue, Governor Dummer Academy, 3.5%*, 8/1/2036, Citizens Bank of MA (b)

1,200,000

1,200,000

Massachusetts, State Development Finance Agency Revenue, YMCA of Greater Worcester, 3.52%*, 9/1/2041, TD BankNorth NA (b)

2,500,000

2,500,000

 

4,700,000

Michigan 1.8%

Michigan, Municipal Securities Trust Certificates, Series 9054, 144A, 3.53%*, 4/20/2011

3,200,000

3,200,000

Minnesota 2.2%

Minnesota, General Obligation, Public Highway Improvements, Series R-4065, 144A, 3.52%*, 8/1/2023

3,855,000

3,855,000

Missouri 0.8%

Kansas City, MO, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, KC Downtown Arena Project, Series C, 3.5%*, 4/1/2040 (a)

1,400,000

1,400,000

Nebraska 3.6%

Nebraska, Investment Finance Authority, Single Family Housing Revenue, AMT:

 

 

Series D, 3.58%*, 9/1/2034

2,362,500

2,362,500

Series E, 3.58%*, 9/1/2034

4,095,000

4,095,000

 

6,457,500

New Hampshire 1.7%

New Hampshire, State Business Finance Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue, Waste Management of New Hampshire, Inc. Project, AMT, 3.53%*, 9/1/2012, Wachovia Bank NA (b)

3,000,000

3,000,000

New Jersey 4.8%

New Jersey, Economic Development Authority Revenue, Keystone Project, 3.61%, 12/5/2006

1,000,000

1,000,000

New Jersey, State Transportation Trust Fund Authority Revenue, Series PT-2494, 144A, 3.5%*, 12/15/2023 (a)

7,530,000

7,530,000

 

8,530,000

New York 1.2%

Mineola, NY, Union Free School District, Tax Anticipation Notes, 4.5%, 6/29/2007

2,000,000

2,006,635

New York, State Housing Finance Agency Revenue, East 39th Street Housing, Series A, AMT, 3.47%*, 11/15/2031

150,000

150,000

 

2,156,635

North Carolina 2.2%

North Carolina, Capital Facilities Finance Agency Educational Revenue, Forsyth Country Day School, 3.52%*, 12/1/2031, Branch Banking & Trust (b)

2,340,000

2,340,000

North Carolina, Medical Care Community, Health Care Facilities Revenue, First Mortgage-Friends Homes, 3.5%*, 9/1/2033, Bank of America NA (b)

500,000

500,000

North Carolina, Medical Care Community, Retirement Facilities Revenue, First Mortgage - United Methodist, Series B, 3.52%*, 10/1/2035, Branch Banking & Trust (b)

1,000,000

1,000,000

 

3,840,000

Ohio 3.8%

Cuyahoga County, OH, Hospital Revenue, Improvement Metrohealth System, 3.5%*, 2/1/2035, National City Bank (b)

2,300,000

2,300,000

Cuyahoga County, OH, Industrial Development Revenue, King Nut Project, AMT, 3.6%*, 9/3/2026, National City Bank (b)

3,025,000

3,025,000

Ohio, State Higher Educational Facility Community Revenue, Pooled Program:

 

 

Series A, 3.53%*, 9/1/2020, Fifth Third Bank (b)

645,000

645,000

Series B, 3.75%*, 9/1/2020, Fifth Third Bank (b)

850,000

850,000

 

6,820,000

Pennsylvania 3.0%

Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Revenue, Health Care Dialysis Clinic, 3.5%*, 12/1/2019, Bank of America NA (b)

700,000

700,000

Dauphin County, PA, General Authority, Education & Health Loan Program, 3.53%*, 11/1/2017 (a)

1,025,000

1,025,000

Franklin County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Menno Haven, Inc. Project, 3.5%*, 8/15/2041, Wachovia Bank NA (b)

1,000,000

1,000,000

Reset Option Certificates Trust, Series R-682, 144A, 3.52%*, 11/1/2031 (a)

2,600,000

2,600,000

 

5,325,000

South Carolina 1.5%

Marlboro County, SC, Industrial Development Revenue, Reliance Trading Corp. Project, AMT, 3.55%*, 5/1/2017, LaSalle National Bank (b)

1,575,000

1,575,000

South Carolina, Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Industrial Revenue, Accutrex Products Precision, AMT, 3.6%*, 2/1/2026, PNC Bank NA (b)

1,125,000

1,125,000

 

2,700,000

Tennessee 0.6%

Tennessee, Tennergy Corp., Gas Revenue, Stars Certificates, Series 2006-001, 144A, 3.53%*, 5/1/2016

1,000,000

1,000,000

Texas 15.5%

Harris County, TX, Tax Anticipation Notes, 4.5%, 2/28/2007

4,500,000

4,510,695

Houston, TX, Series A, 3.53%, 12/27/2006

1,200,000

1,200,000

Houston, TX, Tax & Revenue Anticipation Notes, 4.5%, 6/29/2007

2,500,000

2,511,248

Plano, TX, Independent School District, Series PT-2428, 144A, 3.52%*, 2/15/2024

5,380,000

5,380,000

Richardson, TX, Independent School District, School Building, 4.5%, 2/15/2007 (a)

5,325,000

5,333,552

Texas, A & M University Revenues, Series 944, 144A, 3.52%*, 5/15/2013

1,790,000

1,790,000

Texas, State Tax & Revenue Anticipation Notes, 4.5%, 8/31/2007

2,500,000

2,516,960

Texas, State Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike Systems Revenue, Series 1408, 144A, 3.52%*, 8/15/2042 (a)

2,000,000

2,000,000

Texas, University of Texas Systems Revenue Financing, 3.51%, 12/4/2006

1,000,000

1,000,000

Travis County, TX, Housing Finance Corp., Single Family Mortgage Revenue, Series P21U-D, AMT, 144A, 3.61%*, 6/1/2039

1,400,000

1,400,000

 

27,642,455

Utah 4.0%

Davis County, UT, School District, Tax Anticipation Notes, 4.5%, 6/29/2007

2,000,000

2,008,318

Salt Lake City, UT, Tax & Revenue Anticipation Notes, 4.5%, 6/29/2007

5,000,000

5,023,024

 

7,031,342

Vermont 0.3%

Vermont, State Student Assistance Corp., Student Loan Revenue, 3.61%*, 1/1/2008, State Street Bank & Trust Co. (b)

500,000

500,000

Virginia 2.8%

Loudoun County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Revenue, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Series B, 3.45%*, 2/15/2038

3,860,000

3,860,000

Winchester, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Residential Care Facility Revenue, Westminster Cantenbury, Series B, 3.52%*, 1/1/2010, Branch Banking & Trust (b)

1,200,000

1,200,000

 

5,060,000

Washington 1.6%

King County, WA, Housing Authority Revenue, Summerfield Apartments Project, 3.53%*, 9/1/2035, US Bank NA (b)

1,655,000

1,655,000

Washington, State Housing Finance Commission, Multi-Family Revenue, Cedar Ridge Retirement, Series A, AMT, 3.75%*, 10/1/2041, Wells Fargo Bank NA (b)

1,225,000

1,225,000

 

2,880,000

Wisconsin 0.6%

Pewaukee, WI, Industrial Development Revenue, Gunner Press & Finishing Project, AMT, 3.8%*, 9/1/2020, JPMorgan Chase Bank (b)

1,120,000

1,120,000

Multi-State 1.7%

Puttable Floating Options:

 

 

Series EC-001, 144A, 3.73%*, 10/1/2035

1,220,000

1,220,000

Series EC-003, 144A, 3.73%*, 2/15/2036

1,715,000

1,715,000

 

2,935,000

 

% of Net Assets

Value ($)

 

 

Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $176,379,932)+

99.1

176,379,932

Other Assets and Liabilities, Net

0.9

1,681,505

Net Assets

100.0

178,061,437

* Variable rate demand notes are securities whose interest rates are reset periodically at market levels. These securities are often payable on demand and are shown at their current rates as of November 30, 2006.

+ The cost for federal income tax purposes was $176,379,932.

(a) Bond is insured by one of these companies:

Insurance Coverage

As a % of Total Investment Portfolio

Ambac Financial Group

10.5

Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

4.6

Financial Security Assurance, Inc.

9.7

MBIA Corp.

0.6

(b) The security incorporates a letter of credit from a major bank.

144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.

AMT: Subject to alternative minimum tax.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

Assets

Investments:

Investment in securities, valued at amortized cost

$ 176,379,932

Cash

161,698

Receivable for Fund shares sold

94,110

Interest receivable

1,434,900

Receivable for investments sold

245,000

Other assets

14,323

Total assets

178,329,963

Liabilities

Dividends payable

33,646

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

30,261

Accrued management fee

60,985

Other accrued expenses and payables

143,634

Total liabilities

268,526

Net assets, at value

$ 178,061,437

Net Assets

Net assets consist of:

Undistributed net investment income

81,155

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

201

Paid-in capital

177,980,081

Net assets, at value

$ 178,061,437

Net Asset Value

Class S

Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($178,061,437 ÷ 177,880,766 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 1.00

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Operations for the six months ended November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

Investment Income

Income:

Interest

$ 3,321,303

Expenses:

Management fee

382,635

Administration fee

92,201

Services to shareholders

87,587

Custodian fees

4,041

Auditing

25,189

Legal

15,630

Trustees' fees and expenses

4,219

Reports to shareholders

22,259

Registration fees

18,760

Other

2,989

Total expenses before expense reductions

655,510

Expense reductions

(10,766)

Total expenses after expense reductions

644,744

Net investment income

2,676,559

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

556

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 2,677,115

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

Six Months Ended November 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

Year Ended

May 31, 2006

Operations:

Net investment income

$ 2,676,559

$ 4,412,226

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

556

36,283

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

2,677,115

4,448,509

Distributions to shareholders from:

Net investment income:

Class AARP

(173,435)

(1,116,054)

Class S

(2,470,808)

(3,331,257)

Fund share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

27,885,507

78,194,245

Reinvestment of distributions

2,367,453

4,072,545

Cost of shares redeemed

(42,263,122)

(105,367,707)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

(12,010,162)

(23,100,917)

Increase (decrease) in net assets

(11,977,290)

(23,099,719)

Net assets at beginning of period

190,038,727

213,138,446

Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $81,155 and $48,839, respectively)

$ 178,061,437

$ 190,038,727

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Financial Highlights

Class S

Years Ended May 31,

2006a

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

Income from investment operations:

Net investment income

.014

.022

.011

.004

.007

.014

Less distributions from:

Net investment income

(.014)

(.022)

(.011)

(.004)

(.007)

(.014)

Net asset value, end of period

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

$ 1.00

Total Return (%)

1.45b**

2.23

1.07

.37

.74

1.39

Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period ($ millions)

178

141

159

162

210

259

Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)

.71*

.71

.67

.67

.65

.65

Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)

.70*

.71

.67

.67

.65

.65

Ratio of net investment income (%)

2.90*

2.16

1.04

.36

.74

1.39

a For the six months ended November 30, 2006 (Unaudited).

b Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

* Annualized

** Not annualized

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

A. Significant Accounting Policies

DWS Tax Free Money Fund (the "Fund") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end, diversified management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

The Fund currently offers Class S shares. Class S shares are not subject to initial or contingent deferred sales charges and are no longer available to new investors except under certain circumstances. Shares of Class AARP were designed for members of AARP (please see Note B under the caption Other Related Parties). Class AARP shares were converted into Class S shares on July 14, 2006.

Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and certain fund-level expenses and expense reductions, if any, were borne pro rata on the basis of relative net assets by the holders of both classes of shares, except that both classes bear certain expenses unique to that share class such as services to shareholders fees. Differences in class-level expenses may result in payment of different per share dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting subject to class-specific arrangements.

The Fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation. Portfolio securities are valued utilizing the amortized cost method permitted in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and certain conditions therein. Under this method, which does not take into account unrealized capital gains or losses on securities, an instrument is initially valued at its cost and thereafter assumes a constant accretion/amortization rate to maturity of any discount or premium.

Federal Income Taxes. The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" (the "Interpretation"). The Interpretation establishes for the Fund a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in filing tax returns (including whether the Fund is taxable in certain jurisdictions), and requires certain expanded tax disclosures. The Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Management has begun to evaluate the application of the Interpretation to the Fund and is not in a position at this time to estimate the significance of its impact, if any, on the Fund's financial statements.

Distribution of Income and Gains. Net investment income of the Fund is declared as a daily dividend and is distributed to shareholders monthly. Net realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be taxable to the Fund if not distributed, and, therefore, will be distributed to shareholders at least annually.

Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital. Temporary book and tax basis differences will reverse in a subsequent period. There were no significant book-to-tax differences for the Fund.

The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

Contingencies. In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet been made. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis. All premiums and discounts are amortized/accreted for both tax and financial reporting purposes.

B. Related Parties

Management Agreement. Under the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement with Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, the Advisor directs the investments of the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Advisor determines the securities, instruments and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Fund.

Effective June 1, 2006, under the Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement with the Advisor, the Fund pays a monthly investment management fee based on the Fund's average daily net assets accrued daily and payable monthly, at the following annual rate:

First $500 million of the Fund's average daily net assets

.415%

Over $500 million of such net assets

.395%

Accordingly, for the six months ended November 30, 2006, the fee pursuant to the management agreement was equivalent to an annualized effective rate of 0.41% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

For the period from June 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, the Advisor had contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest and organizational and offering expenses) to the extent necessary to maintain the annualized expenses of Class S shares at 0.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee. Effective June 1, 2006, the Fund entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with the Advisor, pursuant to which the Advisor provides most administrative services to the Fund. For all services provided under the Administrative Services Agreement, the Fund pays DeIM a fee ("Administration fee") of 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly. For the period from June 1, 2006 through November 30, 2006, the Advisor received an Administration fee of $92,201, of which $14,711 is unpaid.

Service Provider Fees. DWS Scudder Service Corporation ("DWS-SSC"), an affiliate of the Advisor, is the transfer-agent, dividend-paying agent and shareholder service agent for Class S and Class AARP (through July 14, 2006) of the Fund. Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DWS-SSC and DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"), DWS-SSC has delegated certain transfer agent and dividend paying agent functions to DST. DWS-SSC compensates DST out of the shareholder servicing fee it receives from the Fund. For the six months ended November 30, 2006, the amounts charged to the Fund by DWS-SSC were as follows:

Services to Shareholders

Total Aggregated

Waived

Unpaid at November 30, 2006

Class AARP

$ 5,631

$ 370

$ —

Class S

67,139

10,344

21,302

 

$ 72,770

$ 10,714

$ 21,302

Typesetting and Filing Service Fees. Under an agreement with DeIM, DeIM is compensated for providing typesetting and certain regulatory filing services to the Fund. For the six months ended November 30, 2006, the amount charged to the Fund by DeIM included in the reports to shareholders aggregated $6,600, of which $4,800 is unpaid.

Trustees' Fees and Expenses. As compensation for his or her services, each Independent Trustee receives an aggregated annual fee, plus a fee for each meeting attended (plus reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with his or her attendance at board and committee meetings) from each fund in the Fund Complex for which he or she serves. In addition, the Lead Trustee of the Board and the Chairman of each committee of the Board receive additional compensation for their services. Payment of such fees and expenses is allocated among all such funds described above in direct proportion to their relative net assets.

Other Related Parties. Through December 31, 2005, AARP through its affiliate, AARP Services, Inc., monitored and approved the AARP Investment Program from DWS Scudder, but did not act as an investment advisor or recommend specific mutual funds. The contractual relationship between DWS Scudder and AARP ended on December 31, 2005. As a result, the funds are no longer part of the AARP Investment Program and the AARP name and logo were phased out in 2006.

C. Expense Reductions

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of the Fund's custodian expenses. During the six months ended November 30, 2006, the Fund's custodian fees were reduced by $52 for custody credits earned.

D. Line of Credit

The Fund and several other affiliated funds (the "Participants") share in a $750 million revolving credit facility administered by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities. The Participants are charged an annual commitment fee which is allocated, based upon net assets, among each of the Participants. Interest is calculated at the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5 percent. The Fund may borrow up to a maximum of 33 percent of its net assets under the agreement.

E. Share Transactions

The following table summarizes shares and dollar activity in the Fund:

 

Six Months Ended November 30, 2006

Year Ended
May 31, 2006

 

Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Shares sold

Class AARP

682,619

$ 682,619

10,322,499

$ 10,322,499

Class S

27,202,888

27,202,888

67,871,746

67,871,746

 

 

$ 27,885,507

 

$ 78,194,245

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

Class AARP

98,010

$ 98,010

972,852

$ 972,852

Class S

2,269,443

2,269,443

3,099,693

3,099,693

 

 

$ 2,367,453

 

$ 4,072,545

Shares redeemed

Class AARP

(1,977,901)

$ (1,977,901)

(16,489,990)

$ (16,489,990)

Class S

(40,285,221)

(40,285,221)

(88,877,717)

(88,877,717)

 

 

$ (42,263,122)

 

$ (105,367,707)

Shares converted*

Class AARP

(47,560,577)

$ (47,494,427)

$ —

Class S

47,560,577

47,494,427

 

 

$ —

 

$ —

Net increase (decrease)

Class AARP

(48,757,849)

$ (48,691,699)

(5,194,639)

$ (5,194,639)

Class S

36,747,687

36,681,537

(17,906,278)

(17,906,278)

 

 

$ (12,010,162)

 

$ (23,100,917)

* On June 28, 2006, the Board of the Fund approved the conversion of the Class AARP shares of the Fund into the Class S shares of the Fund. This conversion was completed on July 14, 2006 and these shares are no longer offered.

F. Regulatory Matters and Litigation

Regulatory Settlements. On December 21, 2006, Deutsche Asset Management ("DeAM") settled proceedings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the New York Attorney General on behalf of Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. ("DeAM, Inc.") and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM"), the investment advisors to many of the DWS Scudder funds, regarding allegations of improper trading at DeAM and at the legacy Scudder and Kemper organizations prior to their acquisition by DeAM in April 2002. These regulators alleged that although the prospectuses for certain funds in the regulators' view indicated that the funds did not permit market timing, DeAM, Inc. and DeIM breached their fiduciary duty to those funds in that their efforts to limit trading activity in the funds were not effective at certain times. The regulators also alleged that DeAM, Inc. and DeIM breached their fiduciary duty to certain funds by entering into certain market timing arrangements with investors. These trading arrangements originated in businesses that existed prior to the currently constituted DeAM organization, which came together as a result of various mergers of the legacy Scudder, Kemper and Deutsche fund groups, and all of the arrangements were terminated prior to the start of the regulatory investigations that began in the summer of 2003. No current DeAM employee approved these trading arrangements. Under the terms of the settlements, DeAM, Inc. and DeIM neither admit nor deny any wrongdoing.

The terms of the SEC settlement, which identified improper trading in the legacy Deutsche and Kemper mutual funds only, provide for payment of disgorgement in the amount of $17.2 million. The terms of the settlement with the New York Attorney General provide for payment of disgorgement in the amount of $102.3 million, which is inclusive of the amount payable under the SEC settlement, plus a civil penalty in the amount of $20 million. The total amount payable by DeAM, approximately $122.3 million, would be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan to be developed by a distribution consultant. The funds' investment advisors do not believe these amounts will have a material adverse financial impact on them or materially affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements with the DWS funds. The above-described amounts are not material to Deutsche Bank, and have already been reserved.

Among the terms of the settled orders, DeAM is subject to certain undertakings regarding the conduct of its business in the future, including: formation of a Code of Ethics Oversight Committee to oversee all matters relating to issues arising under the advisors' Code of Ethics; establishment of an Internal Compliance Controls Committee having overall compliance oversight responsibility of the advisors; engagement of an Independent Compliance Consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the advisors' supervisory compliance and other policies and procedures designed to prevent and detect breaches of fiduciary duty, breaches of the Code of Ethics and federal securities law violations by the advisors and their employees; and commencing in 2008, the advisors shall undergo a compliance review by an independent third party.

In addition, DeAM is subject to certain further undertakings relating to the governance of the mutual funds, including that: at least 75% of the members of the Boards of Trustees/Directors overseeing the DWS Funds continue to be independent of DeAM; the Chairmen of the DWS Funds' Boards of Trustees/Directors continue to be independent of DeAM; DeAM maintain existing management fee reductions for certain funds for a period of five years and not increase management fees for certain funds during this period; the funds retain a senior officer (or independent consultants) responsible for assisting in the review of fee arrangements and monitoring compliance by the funds and the investment advisors with securities laws, fiduciary duties, codes of ethics and other compliance policies, the expense of which shall be borne by DeAM; and periodic account statements, fund prospectuses and the mutual funds' web site contain additional disclosure and/or tools that assist investors in understanding the fees and costs associated with an investment in the funds and the impact of fees and expenses on fund returns.

DeAM has also settled proceedings with the Illinois Secretary of State regarding market timing matters. The terms of the Illinois settlement provide for investor education contributions totaling approximately $4 million and a payment in the amount of $2 million to the Securities Audit and Enforcement Fund.

On September 28, 2006, the SEC and the National Association of Securities Dealers ("NASD") announced final agreements in which Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM"), Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. ("DeAM, Inc.") and Scudder Distributors, Inc. ("SDI") (now known as DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.) settled administrative proceedings regarding disclosure of brokerage allocation practices in connection with sales of the Scudder Funds' (now known as the DWS Scudder Funds) shares during 2001-2003. The agreements with the SEC and NASD are reflected in orders which state, among other things, that DeIM and DeAM, Inc. failed to disclose potential conflicts of interest to the fund Boards and to shareholders relating to SDI's use of certain funds' brokerage commissions to reduce revenue sharing costs to broker-dealer firms with whom it had arrangements to market and distribute Scudder Fund shares. These directed brokerage practices were discontinued in October 2003.

Under the terms of the settlements, in which DeIM, DeAM, Inc. and SDI neither admitted nor denied any of the regulators' findings, DeIM, DeAM, Inc. and SDI agreed to pay disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties in the total amount of $19.3 million. The portion of the settlements distributed to the funds was approximately $17.8 million and was paid to the funds as prescribed by the settlement orders based upon the amount of brokerage commissions from each fund used to satisfy revenue sharing agreements with broker-dealers who sold fund shares. Based on the prescribed settlement order, the Fund was not entitled to a portion of the settlement.

As part of the settlements, DeIM, DeAM, Inc. and SDI also agreed to implement certain measures and undertakings relating to revenue sharing payments including making additional disclosures in the fund Prospectuses or Statements of Additional Information, adopting or modifying relevant policies and procedures and providing regular reporting to the fund Boards.

Private Litigation Matters. The matters alleged in the regulatory settlements described above also serve as the general basis of a number of private class action lawsuits involving the DWS funds. These lawsuits name as defendants various persons, including certain DWS funds, the funds' investment advisors and their affiliates, and certain individuals, including in some cases fund Trustees/Directors, officers, and other parties. Each DWS fund's investment advisor has agreed to indemnify the applicable DWS funds in connection with these lawsuits, or other lawsuits or regulatory actions that may be filed making similar allegations.

Based on currently available information, the funds' investment advisors believe the likelihood that the pending lawsuits will have a material adverse financial impact on a DWS fund is remote and such actions are not likely to materially affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements with the DWS funds.

G. Fund Merger

On October 30, 2006, the Board of the Fund approved, in principle, the merger of DWS Tax Free Money Fund (the "Acquired Fund") into Cash Account Trust: Tax-Exempt Portfolio.

Completion of the merger is subject to a number of conditions, including final approval by each respective Board and approval by shareholders of the Acquired Fund at the shareholder meeting expected to be held during the first quarter of 2007.

Shareholder Meeting Results

A Special Meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") of DWS Tax Free Money Fund (the "Fund") was held on May 5, 2006, at the offices of Deutsche Asset Management, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154. At the Meeting, the following matters were voted upon by the shareholders (the resulting votes are presented below).

I. Election of Trustees.

 

Number of Votes:

 

For

Withheld

Henry P. Becton, Jr.

119,797,695.577

3,996,097.299

Dawn-Marie Driscoll

120,052,515.127

3,741,277.749

Keith R. Fox

120,007,424.047

3,786,368.829

Kenneth C. Froewiss

119,995,299.217

3,798,493.659

Martin J. Gruber

119,866,570.261

3,927,222.615

Richard J. Herring

119,912,768.581

3,881,024.295

Graham E. Jones

119,740,102.453

4,053,690.423

Rebecca W. Rimel

119,853,661.711

3,940,131.165

Philip Saunders, Jr.

119,921,370.551

3,872,422.325

William N. Searcy, Jr.

119,792,120.471

4,001,672.405

Jean Gleason Stromberg

119,917,422.617

3,876,370,259

Carl W. Vogt

119,959,687.627

3,834,105.249

Axel Schwarzer

119,781,976.913

4,011,815.963

II-A. Approval of an Amended and Restated Investment Management Agreement:

Number of Votes:

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes*

113,182,118.780

3,427,481.410

6,744,550.686

439,642.000

II-B. Approval of a Subadvisor Approval Policy:

Number of Votes:

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes*

112,406,777.072

5,561,863.091

5,385,510.713

439,642.000

III. Approval of a Revised Fundamental Investment Restriction Regarding Commodities:

Number of Votes:

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes*

110,915,449.288

6,575,896.271

5,862,805.317

439,642.000

V-A. Approval of Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust.

Number of Votes:

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes*

112,242,132.826

5,287,669.754

5,824,348.296

439,642.000

The Meeting was reconvened on August 31, 2006, at which time the following matter will be voted upon by the shareholders:

V-B. Approval of Further Amendments to Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust.

Number of Votes:

For

Against

Abstain

Broker Non-Votes*

132,332,151.720

7,823,706.600

7,055,447.578

373,754.000

* Broker non-votes are proxies received by the Fund from brokers or nominees when the broker or nominee neither has received instructions from the beneficial owner or other persons entitled to vote nor has discretionary power to vote on a particular matter.

Investment Management Agreement Approval

The Fund's Trustees approved the continuation of the Fund's current investment management agreement with DeIM in September 2006. The Fund's current investment management agreement was also approved by the Fund's shareholders at a special meeting held in May 2006 as part of an overall plan to standardize and add flexibility to the management agreements for the DWS funds.

In terms of the process that the Trustees followed prior to approving the agreement, shareholders should know that:

At present time, all but one of your Fund's Trustees are independent of DeIM and its affiliates.

The Trustees meet frequently to discuss fund matters. Each year, the Trustees dedicate part or all of several meetings to contract review matters. In connection with reviewing the Fund's investment management agreement, the Trustees also review the terms of the Fund's distribution agreement, administration agreement, transfer agency agreement and other material service agreements.

In connection with the Board's 2006 contract review, the Board formed a special committee to facilitate careful review of the funds' contractual arrangements. After reviewing the Fund's arrangements, that committee recommended that the Board vote to approve the continuation of the Fund's investment management agreement.

The Trustees regularly meet privately with their independent counsel to discuss contract review and other matters. In addition, the Trustees were also advised by two consultants in the course of their 2006 review of the Fund's contractual arrangements.

The Trustees believe that a long-term relationship with a capable, conscientious advisor is in the best interest of shareholders. As you may know, DeIM is part of Deutsche Bank, a major global banking institution that is engaged in a wide range of financial services. The Trustees believe that there are significant advantages to being part of a global asset management business that offers a wide range of investing expertise and resources, including hundreds of portfolio managers and analysts with research capabilities in many countries throughout the world.

Shareholders may focus primarily on fund performance and fees, but the Fund's Trustees consider these and many other factors, including the quality and integrity of DeIM's personnel and such other issues as back-office operations, fund valuations, and compliance policies and procedures.

In determining to approve the continuation of the Fund's current investment management agreement, the Board considered all factors that it believes relevant to the interests of Fund shareholders, including:

The investment management fee schedule for the Fund, including (i) comparative information provided by Lipper regarding investment management fee rates paid to other investment advisors by similar funds; and (ii) fee rates paid to DeIM by similar funds and institutional accounts advised by DeIM (if any). With respect to management fees paid to other investment advisors by similar funds, the Trustees noted that the fee rates paid by the Fund were higher than the median (4th quartile) of the applicable Lipper peer group (based on Lipper data provided as of December 31, 2005). The Board gave a lesser weight to fees paid by similar institutional accounts advised by DeIM, in light of the material differences in the scope of services provided to mutual funds as compared to those provided to institutional accounts. Taking into account the foregoing, the Board concluded that the fee schedule in effect for the Fund represents reasonable compensation in light of the nature, extent and quality of the investment services being provided to the Fund.

The extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows. In this regard, the Board noted that the Fund's investment management fee schedule includes fee breakpoints. The Board concluded that the Fund's fee schedule represents an appropriate sharing between Fund shareholders and DeIM of such economies of scale as may exist in the management of the Fund at current asset levels.

The total operating expenses of the Fund. In this regard, the Board noted that the total (net) operating expenses of the Fund (Class S shares) are expected to be higher than the median of the applicable Lipper expense universe (based on Lipper data provided as of December 31, 2005. The Board considered the expenses of this class to be representative for purposes of evaluating other classes of shares. The Board also considered how the Fund's total (net) operating expenses compared to the total (net) operating expenses of a more customized peer group selected by Lipper (based on such factors as asset size). The Board also noted that the expense limitation agreed to by DeIM helped to ensure that the Fund's total (net) operating expenses would be competitive relative to the applicable Lipper universe.

The investment performance of the Fund and DeIM, both absolute and relative to various benchmarks and industry peer groups. The Board noted that for the Fund's performance (Class S shares) was in the 3rd quartile of the applicable ImoneyNet universe for each of the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board also observed that the Fund has underperformed its benchmark in each of the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2006. The Board recognized that DeIM has made significant changes in its investment personnel and processes in recent years in an effort to improve long-term performance.

The nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided by DeIM. The Board considered extensive information regarding DeIM, including DeIM's personnel (including particularly those personnel with responsibilities for providing services to the Fund), resources, policies and investment processes. The Board also considered the terms of the current investment management agreement, including the scope of services provided under the agreement. In this regard, the Board concluded that the quality and range of services provided by DeIM have benefited and should continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders.

The costs of the services to, and profits realized by, DeIM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund. The Board reviewed information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by DeIM during 2005 from providing investment management services to the Fund (and, separately, to the entire DWS Scudder fund complex), and reviewed with DeIM the cost allocation methodology used to determine DeIM's profitability. In analyzing DeIM's costs and profits, the Board also reviewed the fees paid to and services provided by DeIM and its affiliates with respect to administrative services, transfer agent services, shareholder servicing and distribution (including fees paid pursuant to 12b-1 plans), as well as information regarding other possible benefits derived by DeIM and its affiliates as a result of DeIM's relationship with the Fund. As part of this review, the Board considered information provided by an independent accounting firm engaged to review DeIM's cost allocation methodology and calculations. The Board concluded that the Fund's investment management fee schedule represented reasonable compensation in light of the costs incurred by DeIM and its affiliates in providing services to the Fund. The Board also reviewed information regarding the profitability of certain similar investment management firms. The Board noted that while information regarding the profitability of such firms is limited (and in some cases is not necessarily prepared on a comparable basis), Deutsche Asset Management's overall profitability with respect to the DWS Scudder fund complex (after taking into account distribution and other services provided to the funds by DeIM and its affiliates) was lower than the overall profitability levels of many comparable firms for which such data was available.

The practices of DeIM regarding the selection and compensation of brokers and dealers executing portfolio transactions for the Fund. The Board considered that a portion of the Fund's brokerage may be allocated to affiliates of DeIM, subject to compliance with applicable SEC rules. The Board also reviewed and approved, subject to ongoing review by the Board, a plan whereby a limited portion of the Fund's brokerage may in the future be allocated to brokers who acquire (and provide to DeIM and its affiliates) research services from third parties that are generally useful to DeIM and its affiliates in managing client portfolios. The Board indicated that it would continue to monitor the allocation of the Fund's brokerage to ensure that the principle of "best price and execution" remains paramount in the portfolio trading process.

DeIM's commitment to and record of compliance, including its written compliance policies and procedures. In this regard, the Board considered DeIM's commitment to indemnify the Fund against any costs and liabilities related to lawsuits or regulatory actions making allegations regarding market timing, revenue sharing, fund valuation or other subjects arising from or relating to pending regulatory inquiries. The Board also considered the significant attention and resources dedicated by DeIM to documenting and enhancing its compliance processes in recent years. The Board noted in particular (i) the experience and seniority of DeIM's chief compliance officer; (ii) the large number of compliance personnel who report to DeIM's chief compliance officer; and (iii) the substantial commitment of resources by Deutsche Asset Management to compliance matters.

Deutsche Bank's commitment to its US mutual fund business. The Board considered recent and ongoing efforts by Deutsche Bank to restructure its US mutual fund business to improve efficiency and competitiveness and to reduce compliance and operational risk. The Board considered assurances received from Deutsche Bank that it would commit the resources necessary to maintain high-quality services to the Fund and its shareholders while various organizational initiatives are being implemented. The Board also considered Deutsche Bank's strategic plans for its US mutual fund business, the potential benefits to Fund shareholders and Deutsche Bank's management of the DWS fund group, one of Europe's most successful fund groups.

Based on all of the foregoing, the Board determined to continue the Fund's current investment management agreement, and concluded that the continuation of such agreement was in the best interests of the Fund's shareholders.

In reaching this conclusion the Board did not give particular weight to any single factor identified above. The Board considered these factors over the course of numerous meetings, many of which were in executive session with only the Independent Trustees and their counsel present. It is possible that individual Trustees may have weighed these factors differently in reaching their individual decisions to approve the continuation of the current agreement.

Account Management Resources

For shareholders of Class S

Automated Information Line

(800) 728-3337

Personalized account information, the ability to exchange or redeem shares, and information on other DWS funds and services via touchtone telephone.

Web Site

www.dws-scudder.com

 

View your account transactions and balances, trade shares, monitor your asset allocation, and change your address, 24 hours a day.

Obtain prospectuses and applications, blank forms, interactive worksheets, news about DWS funds, subscription to fund updates by e-mail, retirement planning information, and more.

For More Information

(800) 728-3337

To speak with a DWS Scudder service representative.

Written Correspondence

DWS Scudder

PO Box 219151
Kansas City, MO 64121-9151

Proxy Voting

A description of the fund's policies and procedures for voting proxies for portfolio securities and information about how the fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available on our Web site — www.dws-scudder.com (click on "proxy voting"at the bottom of the page) — or on the SEC's Web site — www.sec.gov. To obtain a written copy of the fund's policies and procedures without charge, upon request, call us toll free at 1-800-621-1048.

Principal Underwriter

If you have questions, comments or complaints, contact:

DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.

222 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606-5808

(800) 621-1148

 

Class S

Nasdaq Symbol

STFXX

Fund Number

2071

Privacy Statement

This privacy statement is issued by DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc., Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., Deutsche Asset Management, Inc., Investment Company Capital Corporation, DeAM Investor Services, Inc., DWS Trust Company and the DWS Funds.

We never sell customer lists or individual client information. We consider privacy fundamental to our client relationships and adhere to the policies and practices described below to protect current and former clients' information. Internal policies are in place to protect confidentiality, while allowing client needs to be served. Only individuals who need to do so in carrying out their job responsibilities may access client information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal and state standards to protect confidentiality. These safeguards extend to all forms of interaction with us, including the Internet.

In the normal course of business, clients give us nonpublic personal information on applications and other forms, on our websites, and through transactions with us or our affiliates. Examples of the nonpublic personal information collected are name, address, Social Security number and transaction and balance information. To be able to serve our clients, certain of this client information is shared with affiliated and nonaffiliated third party service providers such as transfer agents, custodians, and broker-dealers to assist us in processing transactions and servicing your account with us. In addition, we may disclose all of the information we collect to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf or to other financial institutions with which we have joint marketing agreements. The organizations described above that receive client information may only use it for the purpose designated by the DWS Scudder Companies listed above.

We may also disclose nonpublic personal information about you to other parties as required or permitted by law. For example, we are required or we may provide information to government entities or regulatory bodies in response to requests for information or subpoenas, to private litigants in certain circumstances, to law enforcement authorities, or any time we believe it necessary to protect the firm.

Questions on this policy may be sent to:

DWS Scudder
Attention: Correspondence — Chicago
P.O. Box 219415
Kansas City, MO 64121-9415

September 2006

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ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS

 

 

Not Applicable

 

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

Not Applicable

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

 

 

Not Applicable.

 

 

ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

The Committee on Independent Trustees/Directors selects and nominates Independent Trustees/Directors. Fund shareholders may submit nominees that will be considered by the committee when a Board vacancy occurs. Submissions should be mailed to: c/o Dawn-Marie Driscoll, PO Box 100176, Cape Coral, FL 33910.

 

 

ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a)

The Chief Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrant's Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on the evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

 

(b)

There have been no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's last half-year (the registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of the annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.

 

 

ITEM 12.

EXHIBITS.

 

 

(a)(1)

Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

(b)

Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

 

 

 

Form N-CSRS Item F

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Registrant:

DWS Tax Free Money Fund

 

By:

/s/Michael G. Clark

 

Michael G. Clark

President

 

Date:

January 29, 2007

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Registrant:

DWS Tax Free Money Fund

 

By:

/s/Michael G. Clark

 

Michael G. Clark

President

 

Date:

January 29, 2007

 

 

By:

/s/Paul Schubert

 

Paul Schubert

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

Date:

January 29, 2007