Two common misconceptions held by tax law educators are that students have the necessary cognitive ability to understand the Australian taxation system and that they have the legal comprehension necessary to develop a methodology to resolve complex tax problems. Graphical schemas, which are conceptual frameworks that help organise and interpret information, include concept maps and flowcharts. They may assist in addressing these misconceptions. This case study provides preliminary evidence that by using graphical schemas, complex tax laws are not only clarified, but simplified into a sequence of steps, providing a methodology, as well as the motivation and confidence for students to solve complex tax problems.