With respect to the office in home deduction.

1. Bill works at Megaco. He is provided an office at Megacos headquarters but is allowed to work from home 3 days per week. Bill maintains an office in his home used exclusively for work. Can Bill claim an office in home deduction why or why not?
2. Assume Bill is entitled to an office in home deduction. What are the two ways he can calculate the deduction and what are the pros and cons of each?