Section 906 Certifications - --------------------------- I, Charles E. Porter, a Principal Executive Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge: 1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended November 30, 2004 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 Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended November 30, 2004 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A. /s/Charles E. Porter Date: January 28, 2005 - ---------------------- ---------------------- Charles E. Porter, Principal Executive Officer Section 906 Certifications - --------------------------- I, Steven D. Krichmar, a Principal Financial Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge: 1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended November 30, 2004 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 Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended November 30, 2004 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A. /s/Steven D. Krichmar Date: January 28, 2005 - ---------------------- ---------------------- Steven D. Krichmar, Principal Financial Officer Attachment A - ------------- Period(s) ended November 30, 2004 012 Putnam Equity Income Fund 019 Putnam New Jersey Tax Exempt Income Fund 030 Putnam New York Tax Exempt Income Fund 037 Putnam Florida Tax Exempt Income Fund 047 Putnam Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Income Fund 058 Putnam Investment Grade Municipal Trust 060 Putnam High Yield Advantage Fund 168 Putnam Tax-Free Health Care Fund 398 Putnam Limited Duration Government Income Fund 433 Putnam Capital Appreciation Fund 590 Putnam Managed High Yield Trust 845 Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund 846 Putnam Michigan Tax Exempt Income Fund 847 Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund 848 Putnam Ohio Tax Exempt Income Fund 855 Putnam Arizona Tax Exempt Income Fund 949 Putnam Classic Equity Fund