When you’re a driver for a ride-sharing company such as Uber, Lyft, Sidecar, or another car-sharing service, the most important thing to understand about your taxes is that you are probably not an employee of Uber, Lyft or Sidecar. Drivers for these companies are usually independent contractors, a fact that has tax implications, both at filing time and year-round. To find out more about how your rideshare gig affects your taxes, visit the TurboTax articles.