43 of 75. Bradley has a qualified home office which takes up 350 square feet of his 1,400 square foot home. Bradley's applicable home expenses total $3,848, and his allowable depreciation from the business use of the home is $987. Which method would be most advantageous for Bradley when determining his home office deduction, and how much is the deduction? Actual; $1,209. O Simplified; $1,500. O Simplified; $1,750. Actual; $4,835