Another tax question (1099-MISC)

As I read the rule, I have to send her a 1099 because the company paid her more than $600 this year for consulting services. It was quite a bit more. Is there something I'm missing?

But I just can't see paying somebody $30 to fill out a half-page form with several pieces of information that I would supply the professional. And that's not even to account for the time and effort of coordinating that.

I think IRS is sending me one, I'll know in 7 - 15 days.

You're not missing anything. Payments of $600 and more for the year to a noncorporate entity or individual in the course of your business requires you issue them a 1099 and send a copy to the IRS. Make sure you also send the IRS a 1096.