---
kind: "section"
citation: "20 C.F.R. § 220.29"
title: "20"
number: "220.29"
heading: "Work that is considered substantial gainful activity."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/20/220.29"
---

# §220.29. Work that is considered substantial gainful activity.


Work is considered to be substantial gainful activity if it—

- (a) Involves doing significant and productive physical or mental duties; and
- (b) **Is done or is intended to be done for pay or profit.** (See [§ 220.141](/cfr/20/220.141.md) for a detailed explanation of what is substantial gainful activity.)

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 45 U.S.C. 231a; 45 U.S.C. 231f.

### Source

Source: 56 FR 12980, Mar. 28, 1991, unless otherwise noted.