0000950137-04-003445 Sample Contracts

Exhibit h.1 NUVEEN TAX-ADVANTAGED TOTAL RETURN STRATEGY FUND FUNDPREFERRED SHARES 1,800 Shares, Series W Liquidation Preference $25,000 Per Share UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

Underwriting Agreement • April 30th, 2004 • Nuveen Tax Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund • New York

• Contract Type
  Underwriting Agreement
• Filed
  April 30th, 2004
• Company
  Nuveen Tax Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund
• Jurisdiction
  New York

Relating to

Nuveen Broker-Dealer Agreement • April 30th, 2004 • Nuveen Tax Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund • New York

• Contract Type
  Nuveen Broker-Dealer Agreement
• Filed
  April 30th, 2004
• Company
  Nuveen Tax Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund
• Jurisdiction
  New York