Deduction for home office use for work

[curiousgeorge]

Hello tax experts,

Self-employed first half of 2015.
Second half, worked from home full time as an employee.

How to claim deduction for expenses for business use of home deduction?
So much information on this topic - very confusing. Does below approach make sense?

With the simplified method, use Schedule C for the 1099-Misc income from self employment?
And claim as Misc business expense on Schedule A for the W2 income as employee?

Much appreciate your kind assistance. Thanks.

[Ombud]

Review:
www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/simplified-option-for-home-office-deduction
www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/home-office-deduction
Additional tests for employee use.
If you are an employee and you use a part of your home for business, you may qualify for a deduction for its business use. You must meet the tests discussed above plus:
■ Your business use must be for the convenience of your employer, and
■ You must not rent any part of your home to your employer and use the rented portion to perform services as an employee for that employer.

If the use of the home office is merely appropriate and helpful, you cannot deduct expenses for the business use of your home.

[TheOtherMe]

Be sure you have a letter from the employer stating it is for their convenience.