For Adsense, How do I prove I'm not American so I don't need to fill out an IRS form?

Question

I have an adsense account. After $10 of profit from the ads you are supposed to fill out an internal revenue form.

"International publishers need to submit Internal Revenue Service form W-8 and/or Form 8233, or certify that they do not have a US presence."

I'm from Canada actually, Does me having dual citizenship mess with the "do not have a US presence" term?

I would rather not fill out an IRS form if that can be avoided.

Thanks.

Answer 1

If you are a US citizen you need to complete the form regardless of your US presence.

Answer 2

You say you are a dual citizen.  If one of your citizenships is US, then you have no option; you are subject to US taxes.  Period.  You must provide them with a Form W-9 with your SSN.  Not having a "US presence" in your case is irrelevant since you are a citizen.