What does the cryptic crossword clue "Article on tax turning up in restaurant (7)" mean?

The definition is "Article". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. AN (abbreviation of "Article") + RE (synonym of "on") + VAT (synonym of "tax") [reversal: "turning"]; definition: "restaurant" The answer is TAVERNA.

Article on tax turning up in restaurant (7)

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