Almost half of sole traders and landlords missed the MTD deadline. MTD first quarterly deadline has passed, and almost half of sole traders missed itLove it, or (more likely) hate it, MTD became mandatory for self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 from the 6th of April 2026. However, if you do remain as sole-trader and landlord, here are the steps you should take if you missed the deadline. By doing this, you’ll spend less time stressing before each quarterly deadline, and reduce the risks of future compliance risks. Missing the first MTD deadline isn’t the end of the world.