Item 11(b).

                                              EXHIBIT 99.906 CERT



SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION


In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for The Parnassus
Income Trust, 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; and

(2) The information contained in the report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of The
Parnassus Income Trust.


August 23, 2004			/s/ Jerome L. Dodson
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				Jerome L. Dodson
				President


August 23, 2004			/s/ Jack Gee
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				Jack Gee
				Chief Financial Officer