As a household employer (have nanny) can I claim the home office deduction?

[johnandsarah_eno]

The only reason I have 'a business' is because I have a nanny.  Therefore, I am considered a household employer.  All the work I spend on preparing 'nanny taxes'/pay stubs/etc. I do in my home.

[one-of-three]

home office deductions have some very specific requirements. like the area has to be used EXCLUSIVELY for that purpose.so filling out papers on the kitchen table does not qualify

[crystal-m-bach]

Can you write off the whole part of your house at the nanny takes care of your kid ?