I sometimes have my local liquor store special order an alcoholic beverage for me that they normally do not carry in inventory. The store charges me for the amount that it costs to have the item delivered to the store (inbound freight charge) and includes that amount in the taxable price of the product. Is this correct?

Yes. An inbound freight charge is part of the taxable price. If the inbound freight charge is imposed on the sale of an alcoholic beverage, then the vendor must collect tax on the price that includes the inbound freight charge, whether separately stated or not.

For separately stated inbound freight charges on sales made before July 1, 2012, the 9% rate applies to all charges, and for sales made on and after that date, the 9% rate will apply to the charge for the alcoholic beverage, and the 6% rate will apply to the charge for inbound freight.